To date only four countries have embassies in Jerusalem, the United States, Guatemala, Honduras and Kosovo, although a number of other countries have promised to follow suit.
Once the move has gone ahead Hungary will be the first EU nation to have moved its embassy to Israel's capital Jerusalem.
Latin American countries move their embassies to Jerusalem to appeal to voters, for religious reasons, or to score points with the US
Paraguay had previously moved its embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv, only to later move it back. Now, under its new president, Asuncion is set to relocate its Israel embassy again.
In accepting the award, Weah said, “The friendship between Israel and Liberia is not confined to mere words. I am deeply honored to be recognized alongside other world leaders and diplomats..."
In urging Liberia to open an embassy in Jerusalem, Herzog told his guest that if that happens, there will be a dramatic increase in trade and bilateral relations.
The Australian newspaper reported a Russian diplomat was squatting on the land under the watch of police.
The Foreign Ministry said that the building complex will include a residence for Russian diplomats and a conference hall.
Paraguay agrees to move embassy back to capital • Hungarian foreign minister agrees to petition against Palestinian 'pay-for-slay'
The modern State of Israel made its capital very clear from its inception, moving the Constituent Assembly - later renamed the Knesset - from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in 1949.
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