Today is the 70th anniversary of the state of Israel in its modern form, and today, the United States has formally moved its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem – an act which affirms our relationship with Israel and recognizes the political realities of the Middle East.

For 70 years, the United States and Israel have developed a partnership unlike any other. We are proud to be at the forefront of this special friendship, now from Israel's capital- Jerusalem. #USIsraelPartnership #USEmbassyJerusalem pic.twitter.com/OheKMnfnPW

— USEmbassyJerusalem (@usembassyjlm) May 12, 2018

Deputy Secretary Sullivan: It was important 70 years ago for the United States to take the lead on recognizing #Israel as a country. We think it's important now for the United States to take the lead on recognizing #Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. #USEmbassyJerusalem pic.twitter.com/58IOimnxlK

— Department of State (@StateDept) May 14, 2018

The Trump administration is following through on a Clinton-era law, passed in 1995, requiring the United States to move the embassy to Jerusalem. However, every single president since has delayed the implementation of that law. Trump made it a campaign promise, and affirmed that the move would be happening last December. And now, that campaign promise is a reality with today’s formal opening ceremonies.

(US Ambassador to Israel David) Friedman is set to preside over the dedication ceremony. He’ll be backed by a delegation that includes Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan, Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin, Senior adviser and Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner, senior adviser and first daughter Ivanka Trump, and Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt.

Video: U.S. Presidential Delegation for Jerusalem Embassy dedication ceremony arrives at Ben Gurion AIrport, May 13, 2018. pic.twitter.com/4RiFoveTtJ

— USEmbassyJerusalem (@usembassyjlm) May 13, 2018

Honored today to welcome our distinguished Presidential Delegation. Tremendous excitement for the opening of the Jerusalem Embassy and great pride in our Country and our President. pic.twitter.com/pihNbMkrIM

— David M. Friedman (@USAmbIsrael) May 13, 2018

I am honored to join the delegation representing @POTUS, his Admin & the American people at this momentous ceremony commemorating the opening of our new US Embassy in Jerusalem, Israel. We will pray for the boundless potential of the US-Israel alliance & we will pray for peace. pic.twitter.com/ulYbJAfTcL

— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) May 12, 2018

President Trump will also appear in a video message to be played at the opening.

US officials say the move represents the long standing reality that Jerusalem is Israel’s capital.

It also reflects a new Middle East reality, where ongoing wars in Syria and Iraq, and conflict in Yemen are uniting Israeli, American and Gulf Arabs around a central geopolitical focus: containing and constraining Iran.

Israeli officials and others are downright excited over this international acknowledgement.

Israel’s Foreign Ministry is getting ready for the US Embassy move to Jerusalem! pic.twitter.com/zsVDDII3tV

— Michael Dickson (@michaeldickson) May 10, 2018

https://twitter.com/ambassadorlion/status/995886970697060352
https://twitter.com/netanyahu/status/995731677887582209

Thank you @POTUS! We can't wait for tomorrow in #Jerusalem! #May14 #USEmbassy pic.twitter.com/jT9IrE5RtT

— Mayor Nir Barkat (@NirBarkat) May 13, 2018

Thousands gather at the Western Wall to celebrate 'Jerusalem Day' ahead of tomorrow's opening ceremony of the US Embassy in Jerusalem pic.twitter.com/0FhJNB8WG1

— Wired Sources (@WiredSources) May 13, 2018

Flowers decorated as an American flag are seen on a road leading to the US Embassy compound ahead of the official opening in Jerusalem. pic.twitter.com/SsK3aoDRUw

— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 13, 2018

https://twitter.com/Yuval_Rotem/status/994644641571135488
And the fact that this was Trump’s decision is not going unnoticed.

The Beitar Jerusalem Football Club, a symbol of the city founded in 1936, has long been linked with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and is notorious for episodes of racism and violence, announced on Sunday that it was changing its name to Beitar “Trump” Jerusalem. “President Trump has displayed courage, vision and true love for the people of Israel and their capital,” the soccer club said in a statement.

In December, Israel’s minister for transportation, Israel Katz, said he wanted to put Mr. Trump’s name on a proposed new train station in the Old City.

The United States delegation celebrated on Sunday with Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife host members of the Presidential delegation for dinner at their residence in Jerusalem, May 13, 2018. pic.twitter.com/OYB1nDGGuA

— USEmbassyJerusalem (@usembassyjlm) May 13, 2018

We are happy to host the distinguished US delegation in Israel representing President Trump: Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Jason Greenblatt, Amb. David Friedman, Ivanka Trump & Jared Kushner. Welcome to Jerusalem – our capital! pic.twitter.com/uUwD6O80Vo

— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) May 13, 2018

Thank you @netanyahu & Mrs. Netanyahu for hosting the Presidential Delegation at your home this evening to celebrate the special, indivisible relationship between our two nations. Looking forward to celebrating the relocation of the US Embassy to Jerusalem, Israel tomorrow. https://t.co/L8JuJLBI1b

— Jason D. Greenblatt (@jdgreenblatt45) May 13, 2018

It is also the 51st anniversary of “Jerusalem Day,” the reunification of the city after the Six Day War of 1967.

Of course, not all is well for those who hate Israel.

Al-Qaida leader calls for jihad on eve of US embassy moving to Jerusalem https://t.co/AyF45IscGv

— The Guardian (@guardian) May 14, 2018

Is anyone surprised that Hamas is looking to riot?

The Israeli military is gearing up for fierce “March of Return” protests along the Gaza security fence on Monday, with more than 100,000 Palestinians expected to take part, and dire warnings from the IDF that hundreds plan to try breach the fence and carry out a “massacre” of Israeli civilians.

The protests are now set for Monday, to coincide with the move of the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, and not on Tuesday’s Nakba Day, as was originally expected.

The Israel Defense Forces expects over 100,000 Palestinians to take part in the mass demonstrations and potentially as many as 200,000, something that would indicate a major victory for the Hamas terrorist group, which rules Gaza and has co-opted for its own ends what were originally slated to be weeks of nonviolent protests.

The last two months of riots have all been leading up to May 15 or "Nakba Day" when Hamas is planning a mass infiltration, but the IDF won't let it happen pic.twitter.com/97EreRQ5To

— IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) May 13, 2018

A few minutes ago, IDF jets once again distributed leaflets warning against approaching the security fence, attempting to sabotage it or to carry out terror attacks pic.twitter.com/dJcBcUYiiz

— IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) May 14, 2018

This is what is written on the leaflets pic.twitter.com/s88z1P83QM

— IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) May 14, 2018

The IDF is going to be prepared for anything, and I hope our new embassy is prepared as well. There is nothing more that al-Qaida or Hamas or any other terrorist opportunist wants than to wreck the embassy on day one.

Victory Girls will update this story as it develops throughout the day.

UPDATE 9:35 am EDT:

U.S. Embassy opening in Jerusalem will be covered live on @FoxNews & @FoxBusiness. Lead up to 9:00 A.M. (eastern) event has already begun. A great day for Israel!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 14, 2018

A live feed of the opening ceremonies can be watched here:

The US embassy in Jerusalem opens. https://t.co/GgvWN7JV2C https://t.co/NnsQpQF6DB

— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 14, 2018

https://twitter.com/AviMayer/status/996021195769344000
And the threatened protests in Gaza have begun.

BREAKING: Israeli forces thwart a Palestinian attempt to plant an explosive device on the Gaza-Israel border using today's violent Hamas-led riots as cover; three individuals involved in the attempt have been shot and killed. (Channel 20)

— Avi Mayer (@AviMayer) May 14, 2018

To recap: 35,000 Palestinians are participating in violent Hamas-led riots on the Gaza-Israel border; they're attacking Israeli servicemen with gunfire, Molotov cocktails, and rocks, and have set an Israeli field on fire; three attempted to plant a bomb; one Israeli wounded.

— Avi Mayer (@AviMayer) May 14, 2018

Hamas is reportedly offering $100 to every Palestinian family that participates in today's violent riots along the Gaza-Israel border and is also using threats and a general strike throughout Gaza to draw people to the clashes. https://t.co/7T5cPnvJuI

— Avi Mayer (@AviMayer) May 14, 2018

The IDF is taking down “terror kites” – yes, Hamas is tying Molotov cocktails to kites.

#BREAKING video: An Israeli IDF drone intercepts a "Terror kite" with a Molotov cocktail flown from Gaza pic.twitter.com/xtANVXy0Md

— Amichai Stein (@AmichaiStein1) May 14, 2018

So far, 37 are reported dead in Gaza, with more casualties sure to occur as the riots continue.