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


Paraguayan president arrives in Israel to open Jerusalem embassy

Paraguay is the third country in eight days to open an embassy in the capital, following the US last Monday and Guatemala on Wednesday.

Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan greets Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes Sunday night upon his arrival to Israel.

Friends of Zion attends Guatemalan Embassy opening ceremony

Morales was awarded the Friends of Zion Award a few months ago in a ceremony at the Guatemalan President’s Office to mark his steadfast support for strong Guatemala-Israel relations.

From right: Dr. Mike Evans, Miriam and Sheldon Adelson, and Nir Barkat.

Guatemalan president arrives to reopen embassy in Jerusalem

Mattanya Cohen, Israel’s ambassador to Guatemala and Honduras, said in a Kan Bet interview that Guatemala has a tradition of friendship for Israel that goes back to 1947.

Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales addresses the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at UN Headquarters in New York, US.

The backdrop of Paraguay’s move to Jerusalem

Having faced many trials and tribulations over the past few years, this moment brought with it a wave of triumph for Zionism and for the enormous love of Israel that continues to burn inside me.

President of Paraguay Plants an Olive Tree in Jerusalem

Tanzania opens embassy... in Ramat Gan

Tanzania's foreign minister attended the opening ceremony, the highest level visit by an official from the African country.

Tanzania's Foreign Minister Augustine Mahiga

Romanian president wonders what 'secret deals' Dragnea made in Israel

Dragnea said the comments were offensive and contained "a certain dose of antisemitism."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) shakes hands with Romanian President of the Chamber of Deputies Liviu Dragnea (L) during the latter's visit to Jerusalem, April 26th, 2018.

French embassy workers arrested for smuggling weapons to Palestinians

"This is a very serious incident, in which the immunity and privileges granted to foreign missions in Israel was cynically exploited in order to smuggle dozens of weapons..."

A French consulate worker alleged to have smuggled weapons to Hamas in Gaza. (Shin Bet)

Canada's Conservative Party vows to recognize Jerusalem as Israeli capital

"Israel is one of Canada's strongest allies and a beacon of pluralism and democratic principles in a turbulent part of the world."

The flags of Israel and Canada

MKs warn: Foreign Ministry budget cuts would result in crisis for state

Opposition leader Isaac Herzog (Zionist Union) asked: “What is the meaning of closing seven missions? That’s seven countries in the UN.

The Knesset building

China scraps travel advisory in place since Trump's Jerusalem move

Foreign Ministry lobbies for move, says one small example of why Treasury proposal to dramatically cut ministry is badly mistaken.

Tourists look at a mobile phone as they stand at an observation point overlooking the Dome of the Rock and Jerusalem's Old City