Santiago Pena

Israeli FM Sa’ar meets with Paraguayan counterpart and President Peña in Asuncion

“Paraguay continues to strengthen alliances that look to the future,” said Peña, and stated that Sa’ar is “developing a work agenda" between both countries.

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FM Gideon Sa'ar with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña.
(Illustrative) Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar over a backdrop of Houthi military recruits.

Sa’ar praises Paraguay for designating IRGC, Hamas, Hezbollah as terror orgs.

"More countries should follow suit and join the fight against Iranian aggression and terrorism," Sa'ar added. 

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Paraguay's president Santiago Pena speaks at the Knesset. December 11, 2024.

Why Paraguay’s support for Israel matters now more than ever - opinion 

Reestablishing the embassy in Jerusalem is more than a symbolic act.

|ByMARAM STERN
Paraguay's President Santiago Pena (L) sits next to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the reopening of the Paraguay embassy in Jerusalem, on December 12, 2024.

Paraguayan president: ‘Think of Paraguay like an extension of Israeli territory’

Peña reopened Paraguay’s embassy to Israel in an official ceremony in Jerusalem on Thursday.

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Paraguay reaffirms support for Israel, inaugurates new Jerusalem embassy

Peña took office last year and shortly afterward announced the embassy's move back to Jerusalem.

DECEMBER 12, 2024ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Paraguay's president Santiago Pena speaks at the Knesset. December 11, 2024.

Netanyahu commends Paraguayan president on response to ICC arrest warrant

Pena’s visit is centered on Paraguay’s moving its embassy to Jerusalem.

DECEMBER 11, 2024ByELIAV BREUER
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Knesset. December 11, 2024.