Cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called the potential embassy move a “declaration of war on Islam,” and threatened the US embassy in Baghdad.

The suspect in the terror attack was shot and killed.

President Trump also to review the transfer of $221 million to the Palestinian Authority by the Obama Administration in its final hours.

The South Carolina Governor, who expressed her explicit support of Israel in the past, was backed by a majority of 96 senators.

"This is an instance where the situation in Washington makes it easier for Netanyahu to make moves that he feels can serve him politically."

In an unprecedented move, the PM quoted from protocols of security cabinet meetings to prove that he did not ignore the terror tunnel threat that Israel battled in the 2014 Gaza conflict.

Undeterred by the failure of past presidents to achieve this dream, Mr. Trump has already tasked his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, with the challenge of brokering the agreement.

Jordan, the PA and other Arab allies have warned the White House of severe repercussions should it proceed with the move, including a review of bilateral relations with both the US and Israel.