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.

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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

The approved plan allows for the construction of a building of up to 15 stories, housing the embassy's offices as well as residences for the ambassador and diplomatic staff.

|ByANNA BARSKY
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

“We will soon be breaking ground on our property to begin the construction of the US embassy that will be our permanent home rather than being spread out all over the country,” Huckabee said.

|ByFELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE
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

Nauru’s new embassy in Jerusalem reflects years of diplomatic support for Israel and a friendship that has endured international pressure.

|ByDAVID BEN-BASAT

Slovakia to open diplomatic mission in Jerusalem in September

The Slovakia mission's move is seen as a victory for Israel’s campaign for recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

JULY 14, 2021ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
THE OLD CITY of Jerusalem – quartered and whole

UAE embassy opens in Tel Aviv, marking ‘new paradigm for peace’ - watch

"This embassy is not just a hub for diplomats, but a base to continue in our new partnership."

JULY 14, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV
Flags of the UAE and Israel at the new Emirati Embassy in Tel Aviv, July 14, 2021.

Honduran president dedicates embassy in Jerusalem with Bennett

Honduras is the fourth country to open an embassy in Jerusalem, after the US, Guatemala and Kosovo.

JUNE 24, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV
Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez and Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett are seen shaking hands in Jerusalem, on June 24, 2021.

Kosovo opens embassy in Jerusalem after establishment of diplomatic ties

"A truly proud and historic moment for Kosovo-Israel relations," Kosovar Ambassador Ines Demiri tweeted. "The greatest honor of my life is to have this opportunity to open the embassy.

MARCH 14, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV
The flags of Israel, Kosovo and the US are seen on a desk during a virtual ceremony to sign an agreement establishing diplomatic relations between Israel and Kosovo in the Israeli foreign ministry in Jerusalem February 1, 2021

Czech Republic opens de facto embassy to Israel in west Jerusalem

Embassy still in Tel Aviv, but the new mission is an official branch.

MARCH 11, 2021ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš is seen with Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi at the opening of the Czech Embassy to Israel's new Jerusalem office.

Rivlin tries to persuade new ambassadors to move embassies to Jerusalem

In his conversations with the ambassadors of Brazil and Portugal, Rivlin could not resist talking about soccer.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Reuven Rivlin is seen meeting with Portugal's Ambassador to Israel Jorge Tito de Vasconcelos Nogueira Dias Cabral at the President's Residence, on February 24, 2021.

Grapevine February 24, 2021: Constitution long overdue

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
MK NIR BARKAT inspects a document at Beit Abba alongside a portrait of Abba Ahimeir.

Equatorial Guinea to relocate embassy to Jerusalem

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about the matter with Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo on Friday.

FEBRUARY 20, 2021ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea

Netanyahu after Blinken remark: Golan will remain Israeli

Blinken: "As a practical matter, the control of the Golan in that situation I think remains of real importance to Israel’s security."

FEBRUARY 9, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV, REUTERS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu introduces the new Golan Heights community of Ramat Trump, or Trump Heights, in honor of President Donald Trump to thank him for recognizing Israel’s sovereignty over the strategic territory, June 16, 2019. (David Cohen/Flash90)

US Senate approves amendment to keep embassy in Jerusalem

The three opposing votes were Democratic Senators Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, and Tom Carper of Delaware.

FEBRUARY 6, 2021ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
A worker hangs a road sign directing to the U.S. embassy, in the area of the U.S. consulate in Jerusalem, May 7, 2018.