Washington is committed to reopening its Jerusalem consulate for Palestinians, the top US official on Palestinian affairs Hady Amr said on Wednesday amidst a new hard right government gearing up to take office in Israel.

US is committed to reopening consulate in Jerusalem, says its Palestine affairs officer

WION evening news brief, May 14, 2018

Kremlin spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov said that 'Yes, we have such fears,' when he was asked if the Kremlin was concerned the move could increase tensions in the wider region

US Jerusalem embassy opening could fuel Middle East tensions: Kremlin

Around 1,000 police officers will be positioned around the embassy for the inauguration, said spokesman Micky Rosenfeld.

US set to open embassy in Jerusalem amid clashes in Gaza