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For nearly 50 years, Israelās settler movement has been criticized, condemned and ostracized by the international community. But on Friday, they say they will be greeted with open arms as invited guests to President-elect Donald Trumpās inauguration.
A warm welcome in Washington would be by far the settlersā greatest accomplishment in terms of gaining international legitimacy, and reflects both the extraordinary nature of the Trump era and their own evolution into a dominant political force in Israel.
āI definitely agree that we are now getting the VIP treatment, which is something that we have been working on for many years,ā said Oded Revivi, chief foreign envoy of the Yesha Council, an umbrella group representing Israelās more than 120 West Bank settlements. āYou could basically argue that it has taken 50 years, since 1967, to be recognized on such a level for such an event.ā
Revivi, who is mayor of the fast-growing Efrat settlement near Jerusalem, is leading the delegation on Friday, joined by two other mayors. He said the invite came from a member of Trumpās āfirst circleā of advisers, but refused to name the person.
His office gave The Associated Press photos of invitations to the main inauguration ceremony and an inaugural ball.
Invitations in hand, West Bank settlers head to inauguration
Obama abandoned America's allies and embraced our enemies. Now Trump is showing our allies they can trust the US again.
A warm welcome in Washington would be by far the settlersā greatest accomplishment in terms of gaining international legitimacy, and reflects both the extraordinary nature of the Trump era and their own evolution into a dominant political force in Israel.
āI definitely agree that we are now getting the VIP treatment, which is something that we have been working on for many years,ā said Oded Revivi, chief foreign envoy of the Yesha Council, an umbrella group representing Israelās more than 120 West Bank settlements. āYou could basically argue that it has taken 50 years, since 1967, to be recognized on such a level for such an event.ā
Revivi, who is mayor of the fast-growing Efrat settlement near Jerusalem, is leading the delegation on Friday, joined by two other mayors. He said the invite came from a member of Trumpās āfirst circleā of advisers, but refused to name the person.
His office gave The Associated Press photos of invitations to the main inauguration ceremony and an inaugural ball.
Invitations in hand, West Bank settlers head to inauguration
Obama abandoned America's allies and embraced our enemies. Now Trump is showing our allies they can trust the US again.