DR Congo latest to promise moving Israel embassy to Jerusalem
The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced plans to move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. This move aligns the nation with a small group of countries that recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, a decision often linked to diplomatic and religious motivations.
Why it matters
The status of Jerusalem is a highly sensitive geopolitical issue; such moves signal shifting international alliances and support for Israeli sovereignty.
BRAZZAVILLE: The Democratic Republic of Congo said Thursday it would move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, joining a small group of countries including the United States in taking the symbolic step of backing Israeli sovereignty in the contested holy city.
After a visit by President Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi, the two countries in a statement said they would take steps for “the relocation of the embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem”, without giving a timeline.
Tshisekedi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a meeting spoke of their “shared commitment to strengthening diplomatic relations”, the statement said.
Tshisekedi has spoken warmly about Israel for years, saying his support is driven by his Christian faith. He has also been eager for support from the United States, which has increasingly pressured Rwanda over armed rebel advances in DR Congo.
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