U.S. Closing Jerusalem Consulate That Oversees Ties With Palestinians The move is the latest blow to Palestinians after Washington recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and relocated its embassy to the city. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Trump, Amtrak, Instant Pot: Your Monday Evening BriefingAustria Swears In a New Government That Includes the Far RightMy Most Memorable Interview / 2017: Rules for Reporting a Planned Death: No Photos, No Pad, No Pen19 Acts of Heroism in 2017Our Journalists Share Their Most Memorable Interviews of 2017Independent Panel on Grenfell Tower Fire Condemns Construction Regulations