Foreign embassy

Committee approves building plans for permanent UAE embassy in central Israel

The approved plan allows for the construction of a building of up to 15 stories, housing the embassy's offices as well as residences for the ambassador and diplomatic staff.

Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed participate in the signing of the Abraham Accords in Washington, US, September 15, 2020.
Smoke rises in the city during a Russian drone and missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine September 30, 2026.

Debris found at Western embassy in Kyiv, mayor says

A cyber warrior at a computer

UK energy chiefs briefed after Iran-linked cyber attack forces British power generator offline

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei holds a weekly press conference in Tehran on October 28, 2024.

Iran bars two French embassy employees from returning to Tehran following diplomatic dispute


Leah Mosquera, Filipino caregiver, succumbs to wounds after Iranian missile attack in Rehovot

Mosquera was rushed to Shamir Medical Center for immediate medical treatment and spent several weeks in the ICU. She underwent several surgeries while continuing to fight for her life.

Wreckage from an Iranian missile impact in central Israel, June 22, 2025.

Kyiv court rules in favor of diplomat in Israel in landmark same-sex case for Ukraine

Ukraine's recognition of Zoryan Kis and Tymur Levchuk's marriage is a milestone for LGBTQ+ couples and families in the country.

 LGBT activists take part in a "Rave Pride" demanding state support for the local LGBTQ outside Ukrainian President's office in Kyiv, Ukraine July 30, 2021LGBT activists take part in a "Rave Pride" demanding state support for the local LGBTQ outside Ukrainian President's office in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Israel shuts global embassies after Iran attack, urges citizens to avoid displaying Jewish symbols

Israel would not be providing consular services and urged citizens to cooperate with local security services if faced with hostile activity.

 A man walks with an Israeli flag draped over his shoulders, following an incident where two Israeli embassy staff were shot dead near the Capital Jewish Museum, in Washington, DC, US, May 22, 2025.

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.