Guatemala recognizes City of David as part of its heritage
In a ceremony at Jerusalem’s City of David National Park on Friday, Guatemala dedicated a commemorative plaque recognizing the City of David—the site of biblical Jerusalem—and the millennia of history uncovered there as part of…
Assessment
Guatemala's recognition of the City of David as part of its national heritage adds a diplomatic layer to the contested status of the archaeological site in Jerusalem. The plaque dedication by the Guatemalan president signals a cultural alignment with Israel's narrative. With the United States and Argentina having made similar declarations, this may encourage further international endorsements.