Foreign embassy

Israeli ambassador Michael Lotem presents credentials to Somaliland president in Hargeisa

Following the presentation of credentials, a cornerstone-laying ceremony was held for Israel’s new embassy in Hargeisa.

Israel’s Ambassador to Somaliland, Michael Lotem, presented his credentials to President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi at the Presidential Palace in Hargeisa, November 1, 2026.
A new Embassy of Colombia is established in Jerusalem, October 14, 2026.

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

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

Smoke rises in the city during a Russian drone and missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine September 30, 2026.

Debris found at Western embassy in Kyiv, mayor says


Romanian president wonders what 'secret deals' Dragnea made in Israel

Dragnea said the comments were offensive and contained "a certain dose of antisemitism."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) shakes hands with Romanian President of the Chamber of Deputies Liviu Dragnea (L) during the latter's visit to Jerusalem, April 26th, 2018.

French embassy workers arrested for smuggling weapons to Palestinians

"This is a very serious incident, in which the immunity and privileges granted to foreign missions in Israel was cynically exploited in order to smuggle dozens of weapons..."

A French consulate worker alleged to have smuggled weapons to Hamas in Gaza. (Shin Bet)

Canada's Conservative Party vows to recognize Jerusalem as Israeli capital

"Israel is one of Canada's strongest allies and a beacon of pluralism and democratic principles in a turbulent part of the world."

The flags of Israel and Canada

MKs warn: Foreign Ministry budget cuts would result in crisis for state

Opposition leader Isaac Herzog (Zionist Union) asked: “What is the meaning of closing seven missions? That’s seven countries in the UN.

The Knesset building

China scraps travel advisory in place since Trump's Jerusalem move

Foreign Ministry lobbies for move, says one small example of why Treasury proposal to dramatically cut ministry is badly mistaken.

Tourists look at a mobile phone as they stand at an observation point overlooking the Dome of the Rock and Jerusalem's Old City

S. African ruling party resolves to downgrade Embassy in Israel

Country's Jewry says they feel 'betrayed' by ANC

A protester and member of South Africa's ultra-left Economic Freedom Fighters party (EFF), carries a placard outside the Israeli embassy in Pretoria, South Africa

South Africa's ANC passes resolution to downgrade Tel Aviv embassy

The resolution aims to "give practical expression to the oppressed people of Palestine,'' by downgrading the embassy to a ''liaison office.''

A protester and member of South Africa's ultra-left Economic Freedom Fighters party (EFF), carries a placard outside the Israeli embassy in Pretoria, South Africa

Netanyahu: More countries plan to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

Netanyahu lauded Trump’s decision explaining that he had earned himself “an eternal role” in Jerusalem’s history and the annals of the Jewish people.

US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York, US, September 18, 2017.

Comment: Why Trump is right in recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

President Trump’s decision to officially recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital helps to restore the appropriate balance.

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence stands behind as U.S. President Donald Trump holds up the proclamation he signed that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and will move its embassy there, during an address from the White House in Washington, U.S., December 6, 2017

US embassy in Jordan suspends public services, warns US citizens of violence

A Jordanian minister has called for mass protests against US President Trump's decision to move the American embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Protestors chanting slogans during a demonstration near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan July 28, 2017.