Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein welcomed Guatemala's decision to transfer its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
"I wish to congratulate my friend the President of Guatemala, Jimmy Morales, for his courageous decision to transfer his country's embassy to the capital city of Jerusalem," Edelstein said.
"In your decision, you proved that you and your country are true friends of Israel, and the connection between us will grow stronger for the benefit of both sides."