Foreign embassy

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.

Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin
Men walk past the UAE Embassy in Damascus on December 12, 2024; illustrative.

Syria condemns UAE embassy attack, Gulf nations voice outrage over protests

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar hosts Honduran President-elect Nasry “Tito” Asfura in Jerusalem, January 18, 2026.

Israeli FM Gideon Sa’ar hosts Honduran president-elect in Jerusalem, vows reset in diplomatic ties

Prime Minister of Samoa La’auli Leuatea Schmidt spoke with Gideon Saar on Sunday January 11, 2026.

Samoa to establish embassy in Jerusalem, deepen Israeli ties, PM Laoli Lauatea Schmidt says


Gov't approves financial assistance to move embassies to Jerusalem

The government approved funding to support embassies moving to Jerusalem.

 Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meet in Munich, February 14, 2025.

Qatar ramps up conservative media outreach after Trump victory - report

Analysis of records from the Department of Justice shows an upward trend in Qatari investment in conservative media since Trump's win in November.

 Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani speaks in Doha, January 15, 2025

UAE to reopen embassy in Lebanon after more than three years

The delegation's arrival on Sunday came a day after UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and newly elected Lebanese President Joseph Aoun agreed to take steps to reopen the embassy.

 Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Lebanon's army chief Joseph Aoun stand after Aoun is elected as the country's President at the parliament building in Beirut, Lebanon, January 9, 2025.

Drone drops paint over Russian embassy in Sweden

A Swedish foreign ministry spokesperson said Sweden's embassy in Moscow was in contact with Russian authorities over Friday's incident in the Swedish capital.

 Sweden expels five Russian diplomats, ministry says

Grapevine, September 4, 2024: Poland appoints ambassador - feature

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 AGATA CZAPLINSKA, chargée d’affaires at the Polish embassy, and Robert Derevski, acting chargé d’affaires at the Estonian embassy, listen as photographer Erez Kaganovitz explains the background of one of the women in his portraits.

South Africa quietly excludes citizens in Israel from voting amid growing tensions

SAZF noted that while DIRCO criticized Israel for denying Palestinians their rights, “it is ironic that the SA government is willing to deny their own citizens’ rights..." when beneficial for them.

 A Palestinian demonstrator holds a sign thanking South Africa for its support during a protest in Amman, Jordan.

Lula removes Brazilian ambassador to Israel amid diplomatic spat

A new Brazilian ambassador to Israel will be announced in due course, Brazil's foreign relations ministry said in a statement, adding that until then.

 Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends a ceremony at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil August 30, 2023.

We will continue to support Israel' Malawi FM during embassy inauguration ceremony

Malawi opened an embassy in Israel and inaugurated a program for agricultural workers. Foreign ministers meet families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas and promise support for their release.

 Malawi FM meets with Israeli FM and family members of the hostages. (18/4/2024)

Iranian commentator: Fiery rhetoric will be Iran's only response to IRGC assassination

According to some experts, Iran is hesitant to enter into direct conflict with Israel, especially when considering US support.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with the guests of the Islamic Unity Conference in Tehran, Iran October 3, 2023.

First-ever Indigenous People Embassy in Jerusalem is the 100th embassy opened

The idea of the embassy is to help change the narrative among indigenous people worldwide. 

 Indigenous people celebrate the opening of their new embassy at the Friends of Zion Museum in Jerusalem.