Embassy move

Nauru decides to open embassy in Jerusalem, becomes 10th country with embassy in Israel's capital

The decision came after Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar reached an understanding with Lionel Aingimea, Nauru's deputy president and foreign affairs, trade and justice minister.

JULY 23, 2026|ByIDAN KWELLER

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar with Lionel Aingimea, Nauru's deputy president and foreign affairs minister.

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.

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.

JULY 18, 2026|ByLARRY LUXNER/JTA

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

The caucus, the 65th affiliated with the Israel Allies Foundation worldwide, was launched at the Fijian Parliament in Suva on Tuesday. It will be chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Viliame Gavoka.

JULY 15, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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

Ruth Cohen-Dar will become Israel’s first resident ambassador to Slovenia as Jerusalem moves to strengthen ties with the country’s new government.

JULY 7, 2026|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Malawi president plans to move embassy to Jerusalem, MP tells ‘Post’

Christian MP Joyce Chitsulo was in Israel on an Israel Allies Foundation Chairmen's Conference trip.

APRIL 20, 2022ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN

MP Joyce Chitsulo (left) with MP Robert Bimba in Israel in March 2022

Honduran embassy in Jerusalem ‘at real risk,' says MP

Jose Tomas Zambrano says Honduras could move its embassy back to Tel Aviv.

MARCH 22, 2022ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez inaugurating the Honduran Embassy in Jerusalem, June 24, 2021.

Colombia to open Jerusalem trade office in nod to Israel's sovereignty

Office opening is seen as a partial victory for the campaign to push international recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

Ivan Duque Marquez, President of Colombia, visits the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel, 7 November 2021.

Barkat to meet senators on Jerusalem consulate for Palestinians

Joint List Mk Tibi wrote to US Secretary of State Blinken in favor of reopening a consulate in the capital that serves the Palestinian Authority.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN

Israel authorizes Slovakian embassy branch in Jerusalem

Only four countries have embassies in Jerusalem, the US, Guatemala, Honduras, and Kosovo, while Equatorial Guinea and Malawi said they would, as well.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV

Israel authorizes Slovakian embassy branch in Jerusalem

Slovakia to open diplomatic mission in Jerusalem in September

The Slovakia mission's move is seen as a victory for Israel’s campaign for recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

JULY 14, 2021ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

THE OLD CITY of Jerusalem – quartered and whole

UAE embassy opens in Tel Aviv, marking ‘new paradigm for peace’ - watch

"This embassy is not just a hub for diplomats, but a base to continue in our new partnership."

JULY 14, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV

Flags of the UAE and Israel at the new Emirati Embassy in Tel Aviv, July 14, 2021.

Honduran president dedicates embassy in Jerusalem with Bennett

Honduras is the fourth country to open an embassy in Jerusalem, after the US, Guatemala and Kosovo.

JUNE 24, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV

Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez and Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett are seen shaking hands in Jerusalem, on June 24, 2021.

Kosovo opens embassy in Jerusalem after establishment of diplomatic ties

"A truly proud and historic moment for Kosovo-Israel relations," Kosovar Ambassador Ines Demiri tweeted. "The greatest honor of my life is to have this opportunity to open the embassy.

MARCH 14, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV

The flags of Israel, Kosovo and the US are seen on a desk during a virtual ceremony to sign an agreement establishing diplomatic relations between Israel and Kosovo in the Israeli foreign ministry in Jerusalem February 1, 2021

Czech Republic opens de facto embassy to Israel in west Jerusalem

Embassy still in Tel Aviv, but the new mission is an official branch.

MARCH 11, 2021ByTOVAH LAZAROFF