DONALD Trump has declared it a "great day for Israel" as his daughter arrived at a plush ceremony to mark the US embassy’s controversial move to Jerusalem.

Ivanka Trump, her husband Jared Kushner and the rest of the US delegation arrived in Jerusalem last night ahead of the event today.

5 Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner pictured next to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the opening ceremony

The move has been highly controversial, sparking protests throughout Palestine today in which 43 people have been killed.

Trump tweeted: "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!"

Kushner told the crowd that history will remember that the "journey to peace" began with the US "recognising the truth" and Benjamin Netanyahu told Trump he had "made history".

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is also attending, while the president himself will address the 800-strong gathering with a video message.

He told Fox News that Monday was an "incredible, momentous day" and said it was "great honour" to lead the dedication ceremony on Trump's behalf.

Mnuchin also said "it's not coincidental" that the opening of the new embassy coincided with Trump's announcement that he planned to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal.

5 The couple are heading up the Trump administration's delegation at the event

5 Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner arrive for the controversial inauguration of the US embassy in Jerusalem Credit: AFP or licensors

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

Ivanka Trump unveils seal and speaks at ceremony to open new US embassy in Jerusalem, Israel

Mnuchin has repeatedly said of Jerusalem: "This is the capital of Israel."

The event celebrates America’s controversial recognition of the divided city as Israel’s capital - and comes against a backdrop of violence and protests.

Scores of Palestinians have been killed and hundreds wounded today alone in protests along the Israeli border with Gaza.

5 The couple are leading the US delegation to the holy city Credit: EPA

5 Ivanka greets US ambassador to Israel David Friedman Credit: Reuters

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The decision to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv was controversial because both Israel and Palestine claim the city as their capital.

When Trump announced the move in December, it was seen by many has a setback to the peace process.

It sparked widespread protests across the Muslim world and fears of more unrest in the Middle East, with many world leaders blasting the decision.

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