Foreign embassy

Grapevine, June 2, 2026: Continuing coincidence

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
FM Gideon Sa'ar stands with Paraguayan Ambassador Alejandro Rubin Cymerman in May.
MK Evgeny Sova and Ambassador Alejandro Rubin.

Paraguay marks independence day at its embassy in Jerusalem, deepening ties with Israel

Paraguay marked 215 years of independence at its embassy in Jerusalem, with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, lawmakers, diplomats, and community representatives in attendance.

|ByGABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE
Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin

Embassies in Jerusalem: Gov't approves proposal allocating budget for relocations to capital

The proposal includes allocating budgets for incentive packages for relocating embassies, encouraging meetings and delegations in Jerusalem, and fostering cooperation in additional fields.

|ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN
Men walk past the UAE Embassy in Damascus on December 12, 2024; illustrative.

Syria condemns UAE embassy attack, Gulf nations voice outrage over protests

Protests targeting the UAE Embassy in Damascus spark regional condemnation, with Gulf nations criticizing the attack as a violation of international law, while Syria seeks to restore UAE ties.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

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
An Israeli flag [Ilustrative]

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
Casting a vote

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
US AMBASSADOR to Israel David Friedman speaks at the opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem last year. Israel and America share common values and common interests, but the need for the US to be involved in the Middle East does not hinge on what is right or wrong for Israel; it is needed for America

Is the Ivory Coast moving its embassy to Jerusalem?

Rivlin tells new ambassadors that Iran could spark a world war.

DECEMBER 18, 2018ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Rivlin meeting Israeli heads of diplomatic missions, 10 December 2018.

Australian decision on recognizing J’lem as Israel’s capital ‘pending’

US President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in December, and Washington moved its embassy in May.

DECEMBER 11, 2018ByHERB KEINON
The new Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison attends a news conference in Canberra, Australia August 24, 2018

Egypt postpones Brazil visit after Bolsonaro promises Israel embassy move

Problems with the senior officials' agendas cited as the official reason for the postponement, but sources say embassy move is the trues reason.

NOVEMBER 6, 2018ByREUTERS
Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's president-elect, on October 28, 2018

Brazil to move embassy to Jerusalem, new Brazilian President Bolsonaro says

"Israel is a sovereign state and we shall duly respect that," Bolsonaro writes.

NOVEMBER 1, 2018ByHERB KEINON
Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's president-elect, on October 28, 2018