Embassy move

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.

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.
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

Vivian Aisen, newly appointed to be abassador to Colombia, was previously the ambassador to Macedonia. She is seen here speaking at a joint Israeli-Macedonian event.

Vivian Aisen appointed new ambassador to Colombia as Israel strengthens ties with Latin America

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

Nauru decides to open embassy in Jerusalem, becomes 10th country with embassy in Israel's capital


Honduras to move embassy to Jerusalem by end of year

Currently there are two foreign embassies in Jerusalem, with the United States having moved its embassy in May 2018, followed by Guatemala.

Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández and Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu

Viral video of 'confused' Serbian president is not what it seems

Belgrade wants to open Jerusalem embassy, be ‘most pro-Israel country in Europe’ • Does not rule out Israel-Kosovo ties as long as they’re below country-level

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic (Left) is seen at the Oval Office alongside US President Donald Trump and  Kosovo's Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti on September 4, 2020.

Palestinians: We'll sever ties with nations that open a Jerusalem embassy

Trump has pushed for other countries to relocate their embassies to Jerusalem, and was the person who announced the Serbian and Kosovo decision.

Palestinian Chief Negotiator Saeb Erekat meets with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi (not pictured) in Amman, Jordan, September 6, 2020.

What’s up with Kosovo? - analysis

Israel balked, unwilling to change a then decade-old policy of not extending recognition to the Muslim country in the heart of southeastern Europe?

Kosovo President Hashim Thaci speaks during interview in Pristina, Kosovo August 14, 2018

Kosovo, Serbia to formalize ties with Israel, open JLM embassy

To date, only the US and Guatemala have embassies in Jerusalem. Most countries have chosen to place their embassies in the Tel Aviv area.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic and Kosovo's Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti at the White House in Washington, U.S., September 4, 2020

Nikki Haley: Obama, Biden led UN to denounce our friend Israel

Haley harshly criticized Obama-era foreign policies in relation to US-Israel ties, the Jerusalem embassy move, and votes in the UN on anti-Israel resolutions.

U.S. President Donald Trump talks with U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley in the Oval Office of the White House after it was announced the president had accepted the Haley's resignation in Washington, U.S., October 9, 2018

Trump: We moved the capital of Israel to Jerusalem for the Evangelicals

His statement in Oshkosh is one of a number of comments he has made about the link between his pro-Israel policies and Christianity.

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks at Basler Flight Service in Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Canadian MP running for party leader pledges to move embassy to Jerusalem

He noted that doing so is in line with proper Canadian values, adding that he will stand up for Canada's allies - to which he specifically mentioned Israel.

Canada's Veterans Affairs Minister O'Toole speaks in the House of Commons in Ottawa

The US administration's effective peace work in Israel

The moving of the embassy not only put an end to a historic travesty but also made clear to the world something everyone anyhow already knew – Jerusalem is not for sale.

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman

Embassies in Israel adjust to coronavirus reality

Embassies and consulates in Israel make accommodations to avoid COVID-19 but their work goes on.

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