DR Congo joins countries pledging embassy move to Jerusalem
Summary
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has announced plans to move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. This decision follows a recent visit by President Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi to Israel and adds to a growing list of countries that have shifted their embassies to Jerusalem.Key Facts
- The DRC plans to relocate its Israeli embassy to Jerusalem after President Tshisekedi’s visit to Israel.
- This move was first mentioned in 2020, with earlier plans to open an embassy section in Jerusalem.
- Israeli and DRC leaders have strengthened ties, including a visit by Israel’s President Isaac Herzog to Kinshasa.
- Other countries like the United States, Colombia, Fiji, Guatemala, Honduras, Papua New Guinea, and Paraguay have also moved their embassies to Jerusalem.
- Most countries keep their embassies in Tel Aviv to avoid influencing negotiations over Jerusalem’s status.
- Israel claims Jerusalem as its capital, while Palestinians want East Jerusalem as the capital of their future state.
- The UN Security Council opposes changes to Jerusalem’s status and advises against embassy relocations there.
- The DRC’s support for Israel is partly influenced by President Tshisekedi’s Christian faith and his desire for stronger ties with the US.
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