Mideast Report

Friday, August 9, 2002 | by

U.S. considers moving Jerusalem consulate

JERUSALEM (JTA)—The State Department is planning to move part of the U.S. Consulate out of eastern Jerusalem for security reasons.

State Department spokesman Philip Reeker said Tuesday that several offices may move to the western part of the city. The consul general's office, however, is expected to remain there. The consulate primarily deals with relations with the Palestinian Authority.