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.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
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

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.

|ByREUTERS
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
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

Debris had been found at the premises of one of the Western embassies in the center of Ukraine's capital, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Wednesday, citing preliminary information.

|ByREUTERS

Israel Hayom columnist tapped as Israel’s next envoy to Italy

Eydar, considered a strong Netanyahu supporter in the print media, will replace another political appointment, Ofer Sachs.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018ByHERB KEINON
The Italian flag waves over the Quirinal Palace in Rome, Italy May 30, 2018

Closing the Dublin embassy would be a grave mistake

Israel should be putting up a formidable defense to the calumnies of countries like Ireland, funding our embassies better so they can arm themselves with tools to fight.

JULY 19, 2018ByFLEUR HASSAN-NAHOUM
Irish Jew Raphael Siev who is part of Ireland's dwindling Jewish community is seen reading a book in this photo taken on March 2, 2003

Officials: New Colombian president will continue close ties with Israel

Newly elected President Ivan Duque said that he would consider moving Colombia's embassy to Jerusalem.

JUNE 19, 2018ByHERB KEINON
President Ivan Duque and Vice President Marta Lucia Ramirez celebrate after they win the presidential election in Bogota on Sunday

Cartes receives Friends of Zion award for moving embassy

The FOZ Museum hosts thousands of South American tourists every year.

MAY 21, 2018ByJPOST.COM STAFF
President Rivlin meets with President Cartes of Paraguay on state visit to Israel

In quip to Rivlin, Paraguay's president awaits more Israel visits

Paraguay officially moved its country’s embassy to Jerusalem on Monday.

MAY 21, 2018ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin embraces Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes upon his arrival for a meeting at his residence in Jerusalem, ahead of the dedication ceremony of the embassy of Paraguay in Jerusalem, May 21, 2018

Paraguayan president arrives in Israel to open Jerusalem embassy

Paraguay is the third country in eight days to open an embassy in the capital, following the US last Monday and Guatemala on Wednesday.

MAY 21, 2018ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan greets Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes Sunday night upon his arrival to Israel.

Friends of Zion attends Guatemalan Embassy opening ceremony

Morales was awarded the Friends of Zion Award a few months ago in a ceremony at the Guatemalan President’s Office to mark his steadfast support for strong Guatemala-Israel relations.

MAY 17, 2018ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
From right: Dr. Mike Evans, Miriam and Sheldon Adelson, and Nir Barkat.

Guatemalan president arrives to reopen embassy in Jerusalem

Mattanya Cohen, Israel’s ambassador to Guatemala and Honduras, said in a Kan Bet interview that Guatemala has a tradition of friendship for Israel that goes back to 1947.

MAY 16, 2018ByHERB KEINON
Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales addresses the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at UN Headquarters in New York, US.

The backdrop of Paraguay’s move to Jerusalem

Having faced many trials and tribulations over the past few years, this moment brought with it a wave of triumph for Zionism and for the enormous love of Israel that continues to burn inside me.

MAY 10, 2018ByARI HAROW
President of Paraguay Plants an Olive Tree in Jerusalem

Tanzania opens embassy... in Ramat Gan

Tanzania's foreign minister attended the opening ceremony, the highest level visit by an official from the African country.

MAY 9, 2018ByHERB KEINON
Tanzania's Foreign Minister Augustine Mahiga