Fiji

Grapevine, June 2, 2026: Continuing coincidence

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

FM Gideon Sa'ar stands with Paraguayan Ambassador Alejandro Rubin Cymerman in May.
Forein Minister Gideon Sa'ar met with Fiji’s FM Sakiasi Ditoka and Minister Ioane Naivalurua, June 2, 2026.

'A historic step': Sa'ar attends opening of Fiji's new Israel embassy after 30 years

 Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meet in Munich, February 14, 2025.

FM Sa’ar heads to Fiji as Israel prepares Suva embassy opening

Paraguayan Ambassador Alejandro Rubin Cymerman (L) with President Isaac Herzog at his Jerusalem residence, 2024.

Grapevine: Paraguay’s ambassador brings longstanding pro-Israel ties to Jerusalem


Small nations, strong ties: Fiji’s ambassador talks faith, friendship, and Israel - interview

In an interview with the Magazine, Ambassador Jesoni Vitusagavulu explained the strategic - as well as spiritual - reasons behind Fiji’s support for Israel.

FIJI’S FIRST resident ambassador to Israel: Jesoni Vitusagavulu (L) presents his credentials to President Isaac Herzog, Feb. 3.

Herzog welcomes new Fijian, Thai ambassadors to Israel, ceremony cut short due to rain

Fiji is the seventh country to open an embassy in Jerusalem. The other countries with embassies in Israel’s capital are the US, Guatemala, Honduras, Kosovo, Papua New Guinea, and Paraguay.

THE FIRST residential Ambassador of Fiji to Israel, Jesoni Vitusagavulu, meets President Isaac Herzog, February 3, 2026.

Samoa to establish embassy in Jerusalem, deepen Israeli ties, PM Laoli Lauatea Schmidt says

Israel and Samoa deepen ties as Samoa plans embassy in Jerusalem, building on years of cooperation through MASHAV and UN support.

Prime Minister of Samoa La’auli Leuatea Schmidt spoke with Gideon Saar on Sunday January 11, 2026.

Israel deepens Oceanic ties as dep. FM Sharren Haskel looks to unlock potential across the Pacific

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel's visit included key discussions on diplomacy, agriculture, innovation, technology, and even a potential Fijian role in Gaza peacekeeping.

DEPUTY FOREIGN Minister Sharren Haskel was effusive about the support she received during her first official visit to Fiji. Here, she meets with the island’s Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka.

WATCH: Netanyahu at Fiji's new Jerusalem embassy: 'Welcome to our capital of last 3,000 years'

Fiji recognizes a truth that everybody should, but few do - Jerusalem has been Israel's capital for 3,000 years, Netanyahu said during the ceremony, attended by Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

Grapevine May 4, 2025: A period of diplomacy

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 AMBASSADORS TO the UN meet with President Isaac Herzog.

Fiji to open embassy in Jerusalem, Israel's FM Gideon Sa'ar announces

Sa'ar reportedly pledged to provide patrol boats after a request to assist in Fiji's efforts to control the illegal drug trade in the country. 

 Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meet in Munich, February 14, 2025.

As war rages, Fijian charter flight becomes repatriation mission

Many airlines have canceled flights due to fears of rocket attacks and war.

Pastor Manasa Kolibuso from Fiji plants an oak tree at the new Christian Embassy Nature Park during the Feast of Tabernacles.

We thank them for coming to celebrate the Feast of the Tabernacles - editorial

At a time when antisemitism and anti-Israel prejudice have again surfaced around the world, the Christian pilgrim's support for Israel should not be taken for granted.

 March of the Nations: Thousands of Christians from more than 90 countries march through the streets of Jerusalem on October 4, 2023.

Hundreds of Evangelicals led by Fiji dep. PM to take historic flight to Israel

The more than-16,000 km. flight will be run by Fiji Airways, which will be making the airline’s first-ever landing in Israel.

 King Jesus Banner, dance banner unveiled on opening night of Feast of the Tabernacles by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, 2022.