Foreign embassy

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.

APRIL 5, 2026|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

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

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar hosts Honduran President-elect Nasry “Tito” Asfura in Jerusalem, January 18, 2026.

Israeli FM Gideon Sa’ar hosts Honduran president-elect in Jerusalem, vows reset in diplomatic ties

Sa’ar said Latin America is undergoing “major political change” and framed Asfura’s visit as an opportunity to reset ties.

JANUARY 18, 2026|BySHIR PERETS

Prime Minister of Samoa La’auli Leuatea Schmidt spoke with Gideon Saar on Sunday January 11, 2026.

Samoa to establish embassy in Jerusalem, deepen Israeli ties, PM Laoli Lauatea Schmidt says

Israel and Samoa deepen ties as Samoa plans embassy in Jerusalem, building on years of cooperation through MASHAV and UN support.

JANUARY 11, 2026|ByPESACH BENSON/TPS, MATHILDA HELLER

Commander of the Rescue and Fire Department at ACCM David Vocat leaves a teddy bear outside the "Le Constellation" bar, after a fire and explosion during a New Year’s Eve party in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana in southwestern Switzerland, January 1, 2026.

Authorities work to ID victims of deadly fire at Crans-Montana New Year’s party

Parents of missing youths anxiously issued pleas for news of their loved ones as foreign embassies scrambled to work out if their nationals were among those in the fire.

JANUARY 2, 2026|ByREUTERS

Prague to open ‘Czech House’ in Jerusalem as possible prelude to embassy move

The Czech Republic was one of only five of the 28 EU countries that abstained on a UN resolution in December slamming the US for the move.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018ByHERB KEINON

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis attends an interview with Reuters at the Hrzan's Palace in Prague

Turkey to open Paraguay embassy after policy shift on Israeli capital

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

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018ByREUTERS

City in Guatemala to name all streets after Israeli places

The decision comes a day after Paraguay announced embassy move reversal

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018ByCAROLINE B. GLICK

Guatemala president Jimmy Morales meeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Diplomatic source: No move in works to counter Paraguay embassy reversal

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

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018ByHERB KEINON

Paraguayan elected President Mario Abdo Benitez smiles while arriving for the beatification of Maria Felicia de Jesus Sacramento, known as Chiquitunga in Asuncion, Paraguay (June 23, 2018).

Israel Hayom columnist tapped as Israel’s next envoy to Italy

Eydar, considered a strong Netanyahu supporter in the print media, will replace another political appointment, Ofer Sachs.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018ByHERB KEINON

The Italian flag waves over the Quirinal Palace in Rome, Italy May 30, 2018

Closing the Dublin embassy would be a grave mistake

Israel should be putting up a formidable defense to the calumnies of countries like Ireland, funding our embassies better so they can arm themselves with tools to fight.

JULY 19, 2018ByFLEUR HASSAN-NAHOUM