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


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

Russian diplomat occupies embassy in Australia, PM: Not a threat to national security

The Australian newspaper reported a Russian diplomat was squatting on the land under the watch of police.

The site of the blocked new Russian embassy in Canberra, Australia, June 16, 2023

Russia to open new Israel embassy branch in Jerusalem

The Foreign Ministry said that the building complex will include a residence for Russian diplomats and a conference hall.

 The Russian Embassy in Tel Aviv is seen in this photo taken on February 26, 2022