Foreign embassy

Israel works to restore diplomatic ties with Colombia, new embassy to be established in Jerusalem

The proposed embassy would represent a significant upgrade in relations and mark formal Colombian recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

|BySHIR PERETS
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

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.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
View of the Turkish Embassy in Tel Aviv on August 26, 2021.

Israeli think tank urges tougher measures against Turkish consulate, limiting diplomatic presence

Among the recommendations are revoking diplomatic benefits, canceling work visas, restricting freedom of movement in Israel, and removing immunity from diplomatic vehicles.

|ByANNA BARSKY
Somaliland First Lady Fardowsa Mohamed Roble, Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, President Isaac Herzog, and First Lady Michal Herzog in Jerusalem, June 14, 2026.

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.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN, GREER FAY CASHMAN, AVI SOLOMON

Grapevine, September 4, 2024: Poland appoints ambassador - feature

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
AGATA CZAPLINSKA, chargée d’affaires at the Polish embassy, and Robert Derevski, acting chargé d’affaires at the Estonian embassy, listen as photographer Erez Kaganovitz explains the background of one of the women in his portraits.

South Africa quietly excludes citizens in Israel from voting amid growing tensions

SAZF noted that while DIRCO criticized Israel for denying Palestinians their rights, “it is ironic that the SA government is willing to deny their own citizens’ rights..." when beneficial for them.

MAY 31, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A Palestinian demonstrator holds a sign thanking South Africa for its support during a protest in Amman, Jordan.

Lula removes Brazilian ambassador to Israel amid diplomatic spat

A new Brazilian ambassador to Israel will be announced in due course, Brazil's foreign relations ministry said in a statement, adding that until then.

MAY 29, 2024ByREUTERS
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends a ceremony at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil August 30, 2023.

We will continue to support Israel' Malawi FM during embassy inauguration ceremony

Malawi opened an embassy in Israel and inaugurated a program for agricultural workers. Foreign ministers meet families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas and promise support for their release.

APRIL 18, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Malawi FM meets with Israeli FM and family members of the hostages. (18/4/2024)

Iranian commentator: Fiery rhetoric will be Iran's only response to IRGC assassination

According to some experts, Iran is hesitant to enter into direct conflict with Israel, especially when considering US support.

APRIL 3, 2024ByMAARIV ONLINE
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with the guests of the Islamic Unity Conference in Tehran, Iran October 3, 2023.

First-ever Indigenous People Embassy in Jerusalem is the 100th embassy opened

The idea of the embassy is to help change the narrative among indigenous people worldwide. 

FEBRUARY 1, 2024ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Indigenous people celebrate the opening of their new embassy at the Friends of Zion Museum in Jerusalem.

Eli Cohen solves Foreign Ministry work dispute in final day as minister

The signing of the agreement by foreign minister Eli Cohen marks the end of the two-year-long dispute.

JANUARY 3, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen seen during an interview at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem, June 12, 2023.

Will Israel's Thai workers return to agriculture, construction jobs?

The Thai embassy in Israel is considering returning agricultural workers and exploring construction industry partnerships to address the female labor shortage post-war.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023ByOFER PETERSBURG

Lebanon seeks to reassure Gulf, Germany after travel warnings

Many Arab nations warned against traveling to Lebanon due to safety concerns.

AUGUST 5, 2023ByREUTERS
Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Walid bin Abdullah Bukhari meets with the Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian, in Beirut, Lebanon April 11, 2022

Iraq expels Swedish ambassador over planned Quran burning

Baghdad had notified the Swedish government "that any recurrence of the incident involving the burning of the Holy Quran on Swedish soil would necessitate severing diplomatic relations."

JULY 20, 2023ByREUTERS
Protesters clash with security forces members as they gather near the Swedish embassy in Baghdad hours after the embassy was stormed and set on fire ahead of an expected Koran burning in Stockholm, in Baghdad, Iraq, July 20, 2023.