‘I’m Here in Israel’s Eternal Capital’

JERUSALEM – President Honduras Juan Orlando Hernandez arrives at Israel to open its country’s embassy in Jerusalem on Thursday, making it the fourth Latin American country to do so.

In his speech, Hernandez prided himself on being in Jerusalem, which he called the eternal capital of Israel. Turkey has criticized the opening of the embassy, ​​which considers it a violation of international law.

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Jerusalem has become a contested territory between Israel and the Palestinians. Israel declares the old city its eternal capital undivided. However, Palestinians have long coveted East Jerusalem as their future capital.

Hernandez spoke at the embassy opening and praised doctors Miriam Adelson and her late husband Sheldon Adelson for their work.

The following is the complete text of his published speech: Israel Hayom, Friday (25/6/2021).

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