Wikipedia's first sentence called it “united states diplomatic mission in jerusalem”. Today it says “diplomatic mission of the united states of america that provided consular services to palestinian residents in”.
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The opening as it read in 2025
Consulate General of the United States in Jerusalem was a diplomatic mission of the United States of America that provided consular services to Palestinian residents in Jerusalem , the West Bank and Gaza . It was not accredited to any government. In May 2018, the United States relocated its Tel Aviv embassy to Jerusalem, and in mid-October 2018, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the consulate general would be merged with the new US Embassy in Jerusalem and that relations with the Palestinians would be conducted through a special Palestinian Affairs Unit inside the embassy. On 4 March 2019, the consulate general was merged into the US Embassy and formally ceased operations. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that Washington will reopen the consulate, without specifying a date. In September 2021, Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh called on the US administration to speed up the reopening of the consulate general in Jerusalem to handle direct contacts with the Palestinians. CONFIRMS JERUSALEM EMBASSY OPENING IN MAY" . United States Department of State . Embassy Jerusalem to form a single diplomatic mission. This step follows Secretary Pompeo's October 18, 2018 announcement that the two missions and teams would be combined. Shtayyeh urges US to hurry and reopen Jerusalem consulate
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The opening as it stood in 2010
The main Consulate site at Agron Street, Jerusalem The Consulate General of the United States in Jerusalem is a United States diplomatic mission in Jerusalem . The consulate is an independent mission that serves Jerusalem, the West Bank , and the Gaza Strip . Its employees include Christians , Jews , and Muslims . The consulate has two sites. The main site, at 18 Agron Road in West Jerusalem , has the residence of the Consul General and offices for consulate employees. The 27 Nablus Road site in East Jerusalem provides citizen and visa services to Americans. " About the Consulate ." Consulate-General of the United States in Jerusalem . " Contact Information ." Consulate-General of the United States in Jerusalem .
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The opening as it stood in 2015 4 passages from the previous snapshot no longer appear
The Consulate General of the United States, Jerusalem is a United States diplomatic mission in Jerusalem . The consulate is an independent mission that serves Jerusalem, the West Bank , and the Gaza Strip . It is one of the two consulates general (other one being Hong Kong ) that function similar to an embassy (i.e. reports directly to the United States Department of State and not the ambassador of the country).
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The Consulate General of the United States in Jerusalem was a diplomatic mission of United States of America that was accredited to Palestinian residents in Jerusalem , the West Bank and Gaza .In May 2018, the United States relocated its Tel Aviv embassy to Jerusalem .In mid-October 2018, United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the Consulate General would be merged with the new US Embassy in Jerusalem and that relations with the Palestinians would be conducted through a special Palestinian Affairs Unit inside the Embassy.On March 4, 2019, the Consulate General formally ceased operations and was merged into the US Embassy.CONFIRMS JERUSALEM EMBASSY OPENING IN MAY" . United States Department of State . Embassy Jerusalem to form a single diplomatic mission.This step follows Secretary Pompeo's October 18, 2018 announcement that the two missions and teams would be combined.
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The opening as it stood on October 6, 2023 1 passage from the previous snapshot no longer appear
American diplomatic mission to the Palestinians The Consulate General of the United States in Jerusalem was a diplomatic mission of the United States of America that provided consular services to Palestinian residents in Jerusalem , the West Bank and Gaza .It was not accredited to any government.In May 2018, the United States relocated its Tel Aviv embassy to Jerusalem, and in mid-October 2018, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the Consulate General would be merged with the new US Embassy in Jerusalem and that relations with the Palestinians would be conducted through a special Palestinian Affairs Unit inside the Embassy. On 4 March 2019, the Consulate General was merged into the US Embassy and formally ceased operations.Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that Washington will reopen the consulate, without specifying a date.In September 2021, Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh called on the US administration to speed up the reopening of the Consulate General in Jerusalem to handle direct contacts with the Palestinians. CONFIRMS JERUSALEM EMBASSY OPENING IN MAY" . United States Department of State . Embassy Jerusalem to form a single diplomatic mission. This step follows Secretary Pompeo's October 18, 2018 announcement that the two missions and teams would be combined. Shtayyeh urges US to hurry and reopen Jerusalem consulate
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Today
Wikipedia's first sentence called it “united states diplomatic mission in jerusalem”. Today it says “diplomatic mission of the united states of america that provided consular services to palestinian residents in”. Read the current article and compare.
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Then
united states diplomatic mission in jerusalem
Now
diplomatic mission of the united states of america that provided consular services to palestinian residents in
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