Embassy move

Colombia inaugurates new embassy in Jerusalem in reversal from previous break with Israel

Former Colombian president Gustavo Petro in May 2024 broke diplomatic relations with Israel over its actions in Gaza and had heavily criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

A new Embassy of Colombia is established in Jerusalem, October 14, 2026.
Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed participate in the signing of the Abraham Accords in Washington, US, September 15, 2020.

Committee approves building plans for permanent UAE embassy in central Israel

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion speaks with Archbishop Giorgio Lingua, the apostolic nuncio to Israel and the apostolic delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine, at a reception for the diplomatic corps at the municipality's sukkah, Sept. 27, 2026.

Huckabee announces plan to break ground on permanent US Embassy in Jerusalem

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar with Lionel Aingimea, Nauru's deputy president and foreign affairs minister.

From the Pacific to Jerusalem: The special alliance between Nauru and Israel - opinion


14 Days: New Embassy

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

 Papua New Guinea opens embassy in Jerusalem.

We need a new blueprint for a thriving Israel-Paraguay alliance - opinion

Shortly after the inauguration of Peña in mid-August, Foreign Minister Eli Cohen announced that Paraguay would move its Israeli embassy back to Jerusalem within the year.

Paraguay's President Santiago Peña addresses the UN General Assembly in New York City, last week. When Peña calls himself ‘Israel’s greatest friend,’ there is no reason to doubt his intentions, says the writer.

Fiji sends delegation to Israel ahead of Jerusalem embassy opening in 2024

The United States, Papua New Guinea, Kosovo, Guatemala, and Honduras already have embassies in Jerusalem.

 Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka speaks during the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit at United Nations headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., September 18, 2023.

Papua New Guinea opens Jerusalem embassy as Christian act

Netanyahu said the new embassy would make it easier to develop agriculture, health, water and technology projects.

Papua New Guinea embassy opening in Jerusalem.

Sierra Leone ‘ready’ to open Jerusalem embassy

To date only four countries have embassies in Jerusalem, the United States, Guatemala, Honduras and Kosovo, although a number of other countries have promised to follow suit.

Sierra Leone's President and ruling party candidate Julius Maada Bio speaks to journalists after casting his vote for national elections at a polling station in Freetown, Sierra Leone, June 24, 2023.

Netanyahu meets with prominent Hungarian Rabbi ahead of Hungarian embassy move

Once the move has gone ahead Hungary will be the first EU nation to have moved its embassy to Israel's capital Jerusalem.

 Rabbi Slomo Koves (left), Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu (center) and Rabbi Shmuel Oirechman (right) at a meeting in Jerusalem August 24, 2023.

Paraguay's embassy move to Jerusalem reflects broader Latin American shift

Latin American countries move their embassies to Jerusalem to appeal to voters, for religious reasons, or to score points with the US

 Foreign Minister Eli Cohen (left) with Paraguay President Santiago Peña

Paraguay to reopen its embassy in Jerusalem, Israel says

Paraguay had previously moved its embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv, only to later move it back. Now, under its new president, Asuncion is set to relocate its Israel embassy again.

 Paraguay's President Santiago Pena is seen alongside Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen in Paraguay.

Liberian president gets Friends of Zion Award, eyes Jerusalem embassy

In accepting the award, Weah said, “The friendship between Israel and Liberia is not confined to mere words. I am deeply honored to be recognized alongside other world leaders and diplomats..."

 Israeli and Liberian Presidents discuss embassy move, July 4 2023

Herzog hosts President of Liberia in Jerusalem

In urging Liberia to open an embassy in Jerusalem, Herzog told his guest that if that happens, there will be a dramatic increase in trade and bilateral relations.

 Israeli and Liberian presidents greet one another, July 4 2023