West Bank & Jerusalem
DR Congo pledges to move embassy to Jerusalem
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has renewed its commitment to relocate its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Al Jazeera English reported. The announcement places DR Congo among a growing list of nations that have shifted their diplomatic presence to the contested city in recent years.
Jerusalem's status remains a central flashpoint in Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations, with both sides claiming the city as their capital. The relocation of embassies to Jerusalem has proved deeply controversial internationally. The United States became the first major power to move its embassy there in 2018, a decision that prompted widespread condemnation from Arab states and Palestinian authorities.
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