Paraguay

"I beseech Israel to reconsider," said Paraguay President Mario Abdo Benitez.

Paraguay considers Israel's decision to close its embassy hasty and disproportionate, and hopes Israeli authorities will reconsider.

The vice president's office said the two "agreed to work towards achieving a [comprehensive] and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict."

The decision comes a day after Paraguay announced embassy move reversal

Paraguayan Foreign Minister claims the country will remain “loyal friend of Israel”

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