US and Israel sign agreement for permanent embassy in Jerusalem

The United States and Israel have signed an agreement to establish a permanent American embassy compound in Jerusalem. The deal was signed on July 1, 2026, and secures a site for the embassy, which had been operating from a temporary location. Lawmakers from 12 Latin American countries have also expressed support for the move and for the Isaac Accords. The agreement marks a formal step in solidifying the US diplomatic presence in the disputed city.