Middle EastPublished: 2 July 2026 at 00:37

US signs $1 lease with Israel to build permanent embassy in West Jerusalem

The United States and Israel have signed a deal to allocate land for a permanent US embassy in West Jerusalem, with a symbolic lease of $1.

The United States and Israel have signed an agreement that allocates land for a permanent US embassy in West Jerusalem. Under the deal, the plot of land is leased for a symbolic fee of $1. This agreement marks an official step toward establishing a permanent diplomatic mission in West Jerusalem. The signing took place as the US continues to strengthen its ties with Israel. Specific construction timelines have not yet been announced.

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