Incoming Guatemalan President to Keep Embassy in Yerushalayim
Incoming Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei will keep his country’s embassy in Israel in the city of Yerushalayim, a spokeswoman said on Tuesday, confirming the move made by his predecessor following pressure by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Giammattei, a conservative former surgeon and ex-prison chief who will be sworn in later in the day to a four-year term, also plans to designate Iran-backed Lebanese Shi’ite group Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.
Hezbollah, a heavily armed outfit which fought two wars with Israel and regularly threatens another, has been designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S. government.
To Read The Full Story
Are you already a subscriber?
Click "Sign In" to log in!
Become a Web Subscriber
Click “Subscribe” below to begin the process of becoming a new subscriber.
Become a Print + Web Subscriber
Click “Subscribe” below to begin the process of becoming a new subscriber.
Renew Print + Web Subscription
Click “Renew Subscription” below to begin the process of renewing your subscription.