Embassy move

New Colombian and Slovenian governments flip Israel policy, to move their embassies to Jerusalem

Within one month of each other, leftist, pro-Palestine governments in both countries were voted out and replaced by right-wing leaders who vowed to restore full diplomatic relations with Israel.

Colombia’s incoming foreign minister, Omar Bula Escobar (L), and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar shake hands after agreeing to work to repair Israel and Colombia's relations.
Left to Right - Josh Reinstein, President of the Israel Allies Foundation; Prime Minister of Fiji, Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka; Deputy Prime Minister of Fiji, Villiame R. Gavoka, holding the signed Israel Allies Foundation declaration establishing the Fiji Israel Allies Caucus.

Fiji establishes Israel Allies Caucus in effort to promote moving national embassies to Jerusalem

Slovenian flag; illustrative.

Israel names Ruth Cohen-Dar as first resident ambassador to Slovenia

(L-R) Chairman of Selection Committee, The Genesis Prize Foundation, David Hatchwell, Argentinian President Javier Milei, and Josh Reinstein, President of the Israel Allies Foundation.

Lawmakers from 12 Latin American countries back Isaac Accords, Jerusalem embassy move


Paraguay's embassy move to Jerusalem reflects broader Latin American shift

Latin American countries move their embassies to Jerusalem to appeal to voters, for religious reasons, or to score points with the US

 Foreign Minister Eli Cohen (left) with Paraguay President Santiago Peña

Paraguay to reopen its embassy in Jerusalem, Israel says

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.

 Paraguay's President Santiago Pena is seen alongside Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen in Paraguay.

Liberian president gets Friends of Zion Award, eyes Jerusalem embassy

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..."

 Israeli and Liberian Presidents discuss embassy move, July 4 2023

Herzog hosts President of Liberia in Jerusalem

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.

 Israeli and Liberian presidents greet one another, July 4 2023

Russian diplomat occupies embassy in Australia, PM: Not a threat to national security

The Australian newspaper reported a Russian diplomat was squatting on the land under the watch of police.

The site of the blocked new Russian embassy in Canberra, Australia, June 16, 2023

Russia to open new Israel embassy branch in Jerusalem

The Foreign Ministry said that the building complex will include a residence for Russian diplomats and a conference hall.

 The Russian Embassy in Tel Aviv is seen in this photo taken on February 26, 2022

Hungary to be first EU state with embassy in Jerusalem, Cohen says

Paraguay agrees to move embassy back to capital • Hungarian foreign minister agrees to petition against Palestinian 'pay-for-slay'

 Foreign Minister Eli Cohen seen during his trip to Hungary on May 31, 2023

All embassies should be moved to Jerusalem - editorial

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.

 View of the US Consulate in Jerusalem's Arnona neighborhood, Israel.

Newspaper says Hungary to move embassy to Jerusalem, Budapest says no decision yet

The Times of Israel said the move would take place in an act of support by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks during a media briefing in Budapest, Hungary, December 21, 2022.

Papua New Guinea to open embassy in Jerusalem, Israel's Cohen confirms

Israel and Papua New Guinea established diplomatic relations in 1978, but the Jerusalem mission will be its first embassy in Israel.

 FOREIGN MINISTER Eli Cohen, who is learning on the job, issued unconscionable praise for Qatar, says the writer.