ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA IN THE MEDIA Huge ZOA Jerusalem Banners/Others Pressure Biden to Not Open U.S. Consulate for Palestinians in Jerusalem - The Media Line Israelis Are United In Opposition to a U.S. Consulate for Palestinians in Jerusalem By Mohammad Al-Kassim (NOVEMBER 5, 2021 / THE MEDIA LINE) Several huge banners appeared in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv recently emblazoned with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’ image and a message in both English and Hebrew opposing U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to reopen its consulate that deals with Palestinians living in east Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza. “No to a Palestinian consulate. Yes to an undivided Jerusalem,” read the billboards placed by the Zionist Organization of America, which launched a billboard campaign against the planned opening of the U.S. diplomatic mission. Many now wonder if Biden can fulfill a campaign pledge to reopen the American Consulate in east Jerusalem. Pressure is mounting in Israel against the White House on this issue and Israeli officials vow they will do all they can to stop the U.S. move. Professor Efraim Inbar, president of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS), a conservative think tank, told The Media Line that Israel is staunchly opposing the reopening of the diplomatic mission. “There is no precedent in the world where a country has an embassy and opens a consulate for another country or political entity. This has simply never been done,” he said. Inbar says such a move by the Biden administration is an encroachment on Israel’s sovereignty, as the U.S. argues that east Jerusalem is an occupied territory and therefore, under international law, does not fall under Israeli control. READ MORE ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA 2021 VIRTUAL SUPERSTAR GALA SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2021 REGISTER NOW! ‌ ‌ ‌ About Us News Videos ZOA Report Events Founded in 1897, ZOA played a key role in the Jewish State's re-establishment. Today, ZOA is the leading major American Jewish organization courageously defending Israel and the Jewish people; fighting against all forms of antisemitism, including anti-Jewish boycotts; and promoting the Jewish people's lawful right to live in and settle historic Jewish lands. ZOA exposes that a Palestinian state would endanger Israel's existence; presents the facts about the Arab/Islamic war against Israel; and combats the anti-Israel lie that Israel is an "occupier" of her own land. ZOA spearheaded long battles to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and apply civil rights protections to Jewish students. ZOA provides free legal assistance and programs to pro-Israel students at numerous college campuses. ZOA's bold, unapologetic voice has a significant impact on public discourse and policy. DONATE NOW Copyright © Zionist Organization of America 2021, All rights reserved. Zionist Organization of America | 633 Third Ave, 31 B, New York, NY 10017 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]