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.

JULY 16, 2026|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.

JULY 15, 2026|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.

JULY 14, 2026|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.

JUNE 14, 2026|ByAMICHAI STEIN, GREER FAY CASHMAN, AVI SOLOMON

Israel opens embassy in UAE

The embassy is in a temporary structure until a permanent one is found.

JANUARY 24, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV

Czech Republic to open ‘diplomatic office’ in Jerusalem

The new office will be part of “efforts to further strengthen Czech-Israeli relations.”

DECEMBER 2, 2020ByLAHAV HARKOV

Tomáš Petříček, Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs

Dominican Republic to weigh relocating embassy to Jerusalem

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi thanked his Dominican Republic counterpart Roberto Alvarez.

NOVEMBER 1, 2020ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

Foreign Ministry: We will work to open an embassy in Bahrain soon

“Movement of people, goods and finance is the central key to realizing the great potential in the relations."

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020ByCELIA JEAN, REUTERS

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo walks with Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa during his visit to Manama, Bahrain, August 26, 2020.

Iran-backed militia leader threatens embassy attacks on Saudi Arabia, UAE

'When the Popular Mobilization Forces are capable of besieging the embassy of evil in Baghdad on this day, then they will soon besiege all the US military bases in Iraq.'

JANUARY 2, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Protesters and militia fighters throw stones towards the U.S. Embassy during a protest to condemn air strikes on bases belonging to Hashd al-Shaabi (paramilitary forces), outside the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq January 1, 2020.

Insanity reigns

Why are we paying countries to move their embassies to Jerusalem?

JULY 31, 2019BySHERWIN POMERANTZ

US SECRETARY OF State Mike Pompeo and US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman stand next to the dedication plaque at the US Embassy in Jerusalem in March

Lior Haiat tabbed as new Foreign Ministry spokesman

Haiat is expected to take up the position in October.

JULY 31, 2019ByHERB KEINON

Brazil delays embassy move to Jerusalem, opens diplomatic office instead

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is seen as a strong supporter of Israel, had spoken of following the example of the US and Guatemala, by becoming the third country to relocate its embassy.

APRIL 1, 2019ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

Brazilian Presdient Jair Bolsonaro and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu .

Meet the cutest voter in Israel's election- watch

The Israeli embassy in Japan delivered a highlight that is sure to bring a smile to the current election cycle.

MARCH 28, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Florida recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s undivided capital

Florida placed itself a step ahead of the Trump Administration, which recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital previously but did not mention whether it supports united Jerusalem or not

JANUARY 31, 2019ByTOVAH LAZAROFF