’Thus says the Lord’: Religious tune at Jerusalem embassy opening drowns out protests - Israel News - Haaretz.com
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“Thus says the Lord, ’I will return to Zion and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth,’” Netanyahu said in conclusion, quoting a verse from the Book of Zekhariah, which some Christian denominations interpret as a reference to Jesus. Netanyahu spiced up his speech with own Shehecheyanu, a Jewish prayer to celebrate special occasions.
Right after Netanyahu, evangelical pastor John Hagee urged the audience: "Can we all shout Hallelujah?" The songs “God Will Grant Strength to His People,” ("with the help of God," added singer Hagit Yaso) and “Peace Will Come to Us” were the artistic segment that followed.
In complete contrast to those sentiments, demonstrations and arrests outside the compound could be learned of with the help of push notifications on smartphones. At the ceremony, only the speakers, the music, the applause and, on occasion, the chirping of birds was heard.