Foreign embassy

Somaliland president makes historic first visit to Israel following country's recognition

The highlight of the visit is expected on Monday evening, with the official opening of Somaliland's embassy, marking the establishment of full diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Somaliland First Lady Fardowsa Mohamed Roble, Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, President Isaac Herzog, and First Lady Michal Herzog in Jerusalem, June 14, 2026.
FM Gideon Sa'ar stands with Paraguayan Ambassador Alejandro Rubin Cymerman in May.

Grapevine, June 2, 2026: Continuing coincidence

MK Evgeny Sova and Ambassador Alejandro Rubin.

Paraguay marks independence day at its embassy in Jerusalem, deepening ties with Israel

Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin

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


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

S. African ruling party resolves to downgrade Embassy in Israel

Country's Jewry says they feel 'betrayed' by ANC

A protester and member of South Africa's ultra-left Economic Freedom Fighters party (EFF), carries a placard outside the Israeli embassy in Pretoria, South Africa

South Africa's ANC passes resolution to downgrade Tel Aviv embassy

The resolution aims to "give practical expression to the oppressed people of Palestine,'' by downgrading the embassy to a ''liaison office.''

A protester and member of South Africa's ultra-left Economic Freedom Fighters party (EFF), carries a placard outside the Israeli embassy in Pretoria, South Africa

Netanyahu: More countries plan to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

Netanyahu lauded Trump’s decision explaining that he had earned himself “an eternal role” in Jerusalem’s history and the annals of the Jewish people.

US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York, US, September 18, 2017.

Comment: Why Trump is right in recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

President Trump’s decision to officially recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital helps to restore the appropriate balance.

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence stands behind as U.S. President Donald Trump holds up the proclamation he signed that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and will move its embassy there, during an address from the White House in Washington, U.S., December 6, 2017

US embassy in Jordan suspends public services, warns US citizens of violence

A Jordanian minister has called for mass protests against US President Trump's decision to move the American embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Protestors chanting slogans during a demonstration near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan July 28, 2017.

How US Jewish groups are reacting to Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

Unsurprisingly, the right and the left had very different takes on the situation.

PEOPLE WATCH US President Donald Trump on TV at Mike’s Place in Jerusalem yesterday.

Analysis: Legal limbo… Jerusalem is yours, except, perhaps, parts that might not be

Anyone who says the whole world disputes Israel’s 1981 annexation is no longer correct.

US President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence arrive for Trump to deliver remarks recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel at the White House in Washington, US December 6, 2017