Embassy move

Lawmakers from 12 Latin American countries back Isaac Accords, Jerusalem embassy move

According to organizers, participating countries included Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Honduras, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Panama.

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(L-R) Chairman of Selection Committee, The Genesis Prize Foundation, David Hatchwell, Argentinian President Javier Milei, and Josh Reinstein, President of the Israel Allies Foundation.
FM Gideon Sa'ar stands with Paraguayan Ambassador Alejandro Rubin Cymerman in May.

Grapevine, June 2, 2026: Continuing coincidence

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin

Embassies in Jerusalem: Gov't approves proposal allocating budget for relocations to capital

The proposal includes allocating budgets for incentive packages for relocating embassies, encouraging meetings and delegations in Jerusalem, and fostering cooperation in additional fields.

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ISRAEL'S JUSTICE Minister Yariv Levin addresses a joint session of Romania's Chamber of Deputies and Senate in Bucharest on May 13, 2026.

Israeli deputy PM calls on Romania to move embassy to Jerusalem

Levin thanked Romania's parliament for condemning Hamas after October 7 and said Israel is fighting to defend democratic values, women's rights, and freedom.

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Israel authorizes Slovakian embassy branch in Jerusalem

Only four countries have embassies in Jerusalem, the US, Guatemala, Honduras, and Kosovo, while Equatorial Guinea and Malawi said they would, as well.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV
Israel authorizes Slovakian embassy branch in Jerusalem

Slovakia to open diplomatic mission in Jerusalem in September

The Slovakia mission's move is seen as a victory for Israel’s campaign for recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

JULY 14, 2021ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
THE OLD CITY of Jerusalem – quartered and whole

UAE embassy opens in Tel Aviv, marking ‘new paradigm for peace’ - watch

"This embassy is not just a hub for diplomats, but a base to continue in our new partnership."

JULY 14, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV
Flags of the UAE and Israel at the new Emirati Embassy in Tel Aviv, July 14, 2021.

Honduran president dedicates embassy in Jerusalem with Bennett

Honduras is the fourth country to open an embassy in Jerusalem, after the US, Guatemala and Kosovo.

JUNE 24, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV
Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez and Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett are seen shaking hands in Jerusalem, on June 24, 2021.

Kosovo opens embassy in Jerusalem after establishment of diplomatic ties

"A truly proud and historic moment for Kosovo-Israel relations," Kosovar Ambassador Ines Demiri tweeted. "The greatest honor of my life is to have this opportunity to open the embassy.

MARCH 14, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV
The flags of Israel, Kosovo and the US are seen on a desk during a virtual ceremony to sign an agreement establishing diplomatic relations between Israel and Kosovo in the Israeli foreign ministry in Jerusalem February 1, 2021

Czech Republic opens de facto embassy to Israel in west Jerusalem

Embassy still in Tel Aviv, but the new mission is an official branch.

MARCH 11, 2021ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš is seen with Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi at the opening of the Czech Embassy to Israel's new Jerusalem office.

Rivlin tries to persuade new ambassadors to move embassies to Jerusalem

In his conversations with the ambassadors of Brazil and Portugal, Rivlin could not resist talking about soccer.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Reuven Rivlin is seen meeting with Portugal's Ambassador to Israel Jorge Tito de Vasconcelos Nogueira Dias Cabral at the President's Residence, on February 24, 2021.

Grapevine February 24, 2021: Constitution long overdue

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
MK NIR BARKAT inspects a document at Beit Abba alongside a portrait of Abba Ahimeir.

Equatorial Guinea to relocate embassy to Jerusalem

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about the matter with Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo on Friday.

FEBRUARY 20, 2021ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea

Netanyahu after Blinken remark: Golan will remain Israeli

Blinken: "As a practical matter, the control of the Golan in that situation I think remains of real importance to Israel’s security."

FEBRUARY 9, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV, REUTERS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu introduces the new Golan Heights community of Ramat Trump, or Trump Heights, in honor of President Donald Trump to thank him for recognizing Israel’s sovereignty over the strategic territory, June 16, 2019. (David Cohen/Flash90)