Donald Trump criticised in Israel over failure to move embassy to Jerusalem

A top Israeli minister has expressed rare criticism of President Donald Trump and said he expects the government to approve more construction in settlements next week.

Donald Trump criticised in Israel over failure to move embassy to Jerusalem

A top Israeli minister has expressed rare criticism of President Donald Trump and said he expects the government to approve more construction in settlements next week.

Zeev Elkin, a close ally of Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said he is "disappointed" Mr Trump has not fulfilled his campaign promise to move the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

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