Jerusalem Embassy Act

Former US senator Jon Kyl, key author of Jerusalem Embassy Act, dies at 84

In addition to his work securing funding for the Arrow missile defense system, Kyl also fought against former US president Barack Obama’s recognition of a Palestinian state

|ByANNA BARSKY
US Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) awaits Vice President Mike Pence before a mock swear-in ceremony on September 5, 2018 in Washington, DC.
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

The decision came after Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar reached an understanding with Lionel Aingimea, Nauru's deputy president and foreign affairs, trade and justice minister.

|ByIDAN KWELLER
President Isaac Herzog shakes hands with Somaliland’s first ambassador to Israel, Dr. Mohamed Hagi, after receiving his credentials at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, May 18, 2026.

Somaliland embassy to be based in Jerusalem, newly inaugurated ambassador says

Somaliland announced it will open its embassy in Jerusalem, while Israel will establish its embassy in Hargeisa, marking growing ties and strategic cooperation between the two nations.

|ByJAMES GENN
FM Gideon Sa'ar with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña.

Israeli FM Sa’ar meets with Paraguayan counterpart and President Peña in Asuncion

“Paraguay continues to strengthen alliances that look to the future,” said Peña, and stated that Sa’ar is “developing a work agenda" between both countries.

|ByTPS

U.S. Announcement: Progressing not Hindering Peace

DECEMBER 7, 2017ByASIA STAMEY
The Jerusalem Post

Recognizing the obvious

A declaration on Jerusalem is not the be-all and end-all of the peace process.

DECEMBER 6, 2017ByTALIA DEKEL-FLEISSIG
The holy city of Jerusalem.

Full transcript of President Trump's announcement on Jerusalem and Mideast peace

'Jerusalem is not just the heart of three great religions, but it is now also the heart of one of the most successful democracies in the world.'

DECEMBER 6, 2017ByJPOST.COM STAFF
President Donald Trump, near an Israeli flag at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem

Trump announces US moving embassy to Jerusalem

US president told regional leaders he intended to declare the city the capital of the Jewish State.

DECEMBER 6, 2017ByMICHAEL WILNER
With Vice President Mike Pence looking on, US President Donald Trump gives a statement on Jerusalem, during which he recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington, US, December 6, 2017