Paraguay

Paraguay’s terror designation of IRGC matters - opinion

While Paraguay may be a small country geographically, this act demonstrates that moral clarity and international responsibility are not reserved for global superpowers.

 PARAGUAYAN PRESIDENT Santiago Peña’s bold and principled designation of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization positions Paraguay firmly within a growing coalition of nations determined to confront terrorism and the forces which sustain it, says the writer.
 (Illustrative) Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar over a backdrop of Houthi military recruits.

Sa’ar praises Paraguay for designating IRGC, Hamas, Hezbollah as terror orgs.

 Paraguayan former president Horacio Cartes attends a at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem on March 27, 2025

Silence on antisemitism is complicity, warns Paraguay's ex-president

 Israelis in Jerusalem are seen protesting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to fire defense minister Yoav Gallant, near the Prime Minister’s Residence, Nov. 6, 2024.

Year in review: What were the biggest events, stories in Jerusalem of 2024?


Grapevine: Hello, Paraguay!

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Paraguay's president Santiago Pena speaks at the Knesset. December 11, 2024.

Paraguay recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara following Knesset speaker advocacy

Paraguayan Parliament passed a resolution supporting Morocco’s Western Sahara sovereignty after the Israeli meetings.

 Amir Ohana, President of the Knesset, with President of Moroccan Parliamentץ

Why Paraguay’s support for Israel matters now more than ever - opinion 

Reestablishing the embassy in Jerusalem is more than a symbolic act.

Paraguay's president Santiago Pena speaks at the Knesset. December 11, 2024.

Paraguayan president: ‘Think of Paraguay like an extension of Israeli territory’

Peña reopened Paraguay’s embassy to Israel in an official ceremony in Jerusalem on Thursday.

 Paraguay's President Santiago Pena (L) sits next to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the reopening of the Paraguay embassy in Jerusalem, on December 12, 2024.

Paraguay reaffirms support for Israel, inaugurates new Jerusalem embassy

Peña took office last year and shortly afterward announced the embassy's move back to Jerusalem.

Paraguay's president Santiago Pena speaks at the Knesset. December 11, 2024.

‘I’ll call you Santi, and you call me Bougie’: Israeli president meets Paraguayan president

Herzog told Peña that after the painful and agonizing year that Israel has gone through, Paraguay’s friendship is very meaningful.

Israel President Isaac Herzog meets with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña, December 11, 2024.

Netanyahu commends Paraguayan president on response to ICC arrest warrant

Pena’s visit is centered on Paraguay’s moving its embassy to Jerusalem.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Knesset. December 11, 2024.

Grapevine December 6, 2024: A mark of appreciation

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG with Howard Kohr.

Amir Ohana, Paraguay President Peña christen new Israeli embassy with Mezuzah from Kfar Aza

Peña addressed the October 7 massacre, stating, "We mourn together with the Jewish people for what happened on October 7. We are not just together now, but we will remain together always."

 The inauguration ceremony of the Israeli embassy in Asunción, Paraguay. September 18, 2024.

'These are our children': Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana honors hostages at Paraguay Parliament

Amir Ohana thanked Paraguay for its defense of Israel in international forums and signed a cooperation agreement between the two parliaments. 

 Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana speaking to Paraguay's Parliament, September 17, 2024.

'Genocide Olympics': Paris police investigating antisemitism at Israel-Paraguay soccer match

Protesters raised Palestinian flags and a banner reading "Genocide Olympics" during the match while made antisemitic gestures towards Israeli supporters.

 Paris 2024 Olympics - Football - Men's Group D - Israel vs Paraguay - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - July 27, 2024