Friends of Zion Museum Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of the US Embassy's Move With Prime Minister Netanyahu & US Embassy

"The relocation of the US Embassy to Jerusalem places the United States on the right side of historical truth," - U.S. Ambassador David Friedman

"There has never been a better friend of Israel here in Jerusalem than David Friedman,and no better friend of Israel in the White House than Donald J Trump," - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

"Anti-Zionism is the latter-day anti-Semitism. This is what the Friends of Zion Museum is for and together with our 60 million supporters worldwide we will fight anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism in every corner of the world," - Dr. Mike Evans

JERUSALEM,May 28,2019 -- The Friends of Zion Museumand the United States Embassy marked the anniversary of the One-Year Anniversary of the US Embassy inJerusalemwith a gala event at the David Citadel Hotel inJerusalem. The event was attended by Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahuand his wife,US Ambassador toIsrael David Friedman,Chief Rabbi of Israel DavidLau,and Dr.Mike Evans,a member of President Trump's Evangelical Advisory Committee and founder of the Friends of Zion Museum.

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Other participants at the event were: Archil Kekelia,Ambassador ofGeorgiato Israel,Mario Bucaro,Ambassador ofGuatemalato Israel,Minister of Science Ofir Akunis,Amb.Michael Oren,Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Office,MK Nir Barkat,former Mayor ofJerusalem,Avi Dichter,Chairman of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee,MK Moshe Arbel,on behalf of the Shas Party,former MK Yehuda Glick,Likud MKs Yoav Galant,Sharren Haskel,Miki Zohar,Amir Ohana,MK Idit Sliman on behalf of The Jewish Home Party,and Oded Revivi,Head of Efrat Regional Council.

May 14this the historic date on which PresidentDonald Trump announced the move of the US Embassy to the capital of Israel,Jerusalem. In addition to the US recognition ofJerusalemas the capital of Israel,they also recently declared US recognition of the Golan Heights as an undisputed and inseparable part of Israel.

The event was hosted by the Friends of Zion Museum,which works to strengthen Israel's ties with other countries and drawing closer its friends around the world. As part of its activity in the international arena,it has fought antisemitism and the BDS movement. The community of supporters of the Friends of Zion Museum numbers about 60 million people in social media.

Entitled "Annual Night of Heroes," the event opened with Sara Netanyahu,the prime minister's wife,handing an award to Guatemala's First Lady Patricia Marroquín de Morales in recognition of the Central American country's relocation of its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in May 2018.

US Ambassador toIsrael David Friedmansaid in his speech: "President Trump has on his actions fulfilled what he has known and has made abundantly clear:Jerusalemhas always been,and will always be,the capital of theState of Israel. The relocation of the US embassy placesthe United Stateson the right side of historical truth. This has been a cornerstone of its policy."

Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu: "Israel is stronger than ever and is continually building its strength. However the stronger it gets,so do the challenges mount." He added,"there has never been a better friend of Israel here inJerusalemthanDavid Friedman,and no better friend of Israel in the White House than Donald J Trump."

Dr.Mike Evans,member of President Trump's Advisory Committee and founder of the Friends of Zion Museum inJerusalem: "Anti-Zionism is the latter-day anti-Semitism. This is what the Friends of Zion Museum is for and together with our 60 million supporters worldwide we will fight anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism in every corner of the globe." He added that,"thanks to President Trump,whose commitment to Israel is rock-solid,and thanks to Prime Minister Netanyahu,the two countries have achieved a close,binding relationship the likes of which have never before existed."

Following the declaration of the move of the Ambassador's residence toJerusalem,Dr. Evans presented a specially hand-crafted mezuzah to AmbassadorDavid Friedman,with Prime Minister Netanyahu,Ambassador Friedman and Chief Rabbi David signing the last letters in the mezuzah's prayer scroll.

As part of the Friends of Zion Museum,the prestigiousIsrael Friendof Zion Award is bestowed. The first to be honored was US PresidentGeorge W. Bush,followed by other friends around the world,such asMonaco'sPrince Albert IIand Bulgarian President RosenPlevneliev,Guatemalan PresidentJimmy Morales,and recently President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro,thanks to their outstanding support for theState of Israeland the Jewish people.

The Head of the International Board of Trustees of the Friends of Zion Museum was the ninth President of theState of Israel,Shimon Peresof blessed memory. Currently serving on the Board of Trustees are IDF Chief of Staff (res.) Lieutenant GeneralDan Halutz,Major General (res.)Yossi Peledand others.

About the Friends of Zion Museum

The Friends of Zion Museum is a unique interactive museum inIsrael,which opened three years ago in the heart ofJerusalem. The Museum presents a fascinating journey back in time,to the story of the friends of Israel throughout their generations and to the bond that has grown over the years between different peoples and Jews around the world. The Museum includes exhibitions and exhibits in the most advanced technologies of its kind in the world,developed especially for it (all its construction and work are made inIsrael). The Museum features dozens of changing exhibits,each of which has technological characteristics such as: touch screens,audiovisual elements,and light technologies that are guided by visitors' movements.

Friends of Zion Museum,20 Yosef Rivlin Street,Jerusalem. A reservation is recommended for museum visits. Website:www.fozmuseum.com,email:reservations@fozhc.com,or phone: +972-2-532-9400

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