Jerusalem to Name Central Square After Late Sheldon Adelson, Mayor Announces
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion announced in New York that a central capital square will be named after the late Sheldon Adelson, praising his historic role in relocating the US Embassy.
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion announced during a gala evening at the Israel Hayom conference in New York that a central square in the capital will be named after the late Sheldon Adelson. The event gathered senior figures, including publisher Dr. Miriam Adelson, US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz, and former Mossad Director Yossi Cohen.
Lion highlighted Jerusalem's development, noting that building permits for over 8,400 housing units were issued last year alongside expanding high-tech centers and transportation networks. He praised Adelson's pivotal role in relocating the US Embassy to Jerusalem, declaring that the new square in the Arnona Slopes neighborhood honors his enduring legacy.
Addressing rising anti-Semitism in New York, Lion urged public leaders to confront extremism and protect Jewish communities. He concluded with a call for national unity following recent elections and invited Diaspora Jews to make Jerusalem their home.
