DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO TO RELOCATE ITS EMBASSY FROM IN ISRAEL FROM TEL AVIV TO JERUSAMLEM
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will relocate its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The move will distinguish the DRC as one of the few nations with embassies in the disputed city of Jerusalem joining the United States, Guatemala, and Honduras. The relocation is anticipated within the coming months, though no specific date has been disclosed. The decision to transfer the embassy has garnered varied reactions. Advocates argue that it signifies the acknowledgment of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and a stride towards regional peace. They further assert that it demonstrates the strong bonds between Israel and the DRC. president of DRC and Prime Minister of Israel However, critics contend that it defies international law and undermines endeavors to achieve a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Jerusalem holds immense religious significance for Jews, Muslims, and Christians alike, and has long been the focal point of the Israeli-Palestinian confl...