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Fiji to open embassy in Jerusalem

The Republic of Fiji intends to become the seventh nation to open an embassy in Jerusalem. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar praised the move.

Sa'ar, Lapid spar over closure of embassy in Ireland

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid dismisses recent moves by Ireland against Israel as 'criticism' and not antisemitism, leading Foreign Minister to respond, 'Shame on you, Yair!'

PM to Paraguay Pres:

'You recognize Jerusalem will always be Israel’s capital'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today attended the dedication of the new Paraguayan embassy in Jerusalem, together with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña and his wife. 'The story of Israel is a parable for all nations.'

Knesset Speaker:

Paraguay to reopen Jerusalem embassy next week

Paraguay President Santiago Peña will reopen his country's embassy in Jerusalem next week after the embassy was closed after just 5 months, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana announced.

US embassy in Sri Lanka warns citizens of credible terror threat

Sri Lankan police increase security at tourist sites, including sites frequented by Israelis and Jews, in light of credible terror threat in the Arugam Bay area.

Lebanon:

Cyprus Embassy suspends visa, legalization applications

Following threats by Hezollah leader, Cyprus Embassy announces pause on some documentation for those in Lebanon.

Foreign Ministry warns Spain:

Don't provide services to 'Palestinians'

In a letter to the Spanish Embassy in Israel, Israel's Foreign Ministry calls out 'inciting and hateful antisemitic statements' by Spanish officials, warns against providing services to Palestinian Authority residents who are not Spanish citizens.

Czech PM: Embassy to be moved to Jerusalem in coming months

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announces that he intends to fast-track the move of his country's embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Hamas condemns Argentina:

'An infringement on the rights of our people'

Hamas livid after Argentine President Javier Milei announces he will move his country’s embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Upon landing in Israel

Argentinian Pres. vows to move embassy to Jerusalem

Newly-elected Argentinian President Javier Milei announces relocation of his country's embassy immediately upon landing in Israel.

National Security Council:

Israelis must exercise caution in India following embassy blast

NSC issues advisory after IED explodes outside Israeli embassy in New Delhi.

Explosion reported at Israeli embassy in India

'Abusive' letter addressed to Israeli ambassador found, witnesses report hearing loud bang, seeing smoke, in potential bombing.

Lebanon:

Suspect arrested in shooting outside US embassy

Lebanese security forces detain man suspected of being behind last week’s shooting outside US embassy, in which no one was hurt.

Diplomatic achievement:

Congo to open embassy in Jerusalem

Netanyahu, Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi announce: Israel will open an embassy in Kinshasa and Congo will open one in Jerusalem.

Shots fired outside US embassy in Beirut

Embassy spokesperson says there were no injuries in the incident and the facility is safe.

Papua New Guinea confirms:

Embassy in Jerusalem to open next week

Spokesperson for Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea says he will open an embassy in Jerusalem during a visit next week.

Sierra Leone Pres.: Willing to establish embassy in Jerusalem

Pres. Julius Bio of Sierra Leone speaks with Israel's Foreign Min. Eli Cohen, expresses readiness to establish embassy in Jerusalem.

Ukrainian embassy:

'Jewish community in Odessa suffering, don't abandon them'

Ukraine's embassy in Israel publishes dire warning of effects Russian attacks on Odessa are having on the local Jewish community.

Iraq:

Protesters set Swedish embassy in Baghdad on fire

Hundreds of protesters storm Swedish embassy in Baghdad and set it on fire. No embassy staff harmed.

Russia to open embassy branch in Jerusalem

Russian Federation agrees to open embassy branch in central Jerusalem, in exchange for ownership of plot and a promise of no expropriation.

Paris:

Israeli embassy official acts against Minister Smotrich

Embassy official contacts French Jewish leaders to tell hem to protest Israeli Finance Minister during attendance of OECD conference.

EU concerned Hungary may move embassy to Jerusalem

European Commission’s spokesman for foreign affairs reiterates EU policy is not to open embassies in Jerusalem.

Hungary:

'No decision yet on embassy in Jerusalem'

Hungarian President Katalin Novak says no decision has yet been made on whether Budapest would move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Papua New Guinea to open embassy in Jerusalem

Papua New Guinea's Foreign Minister informs Israeli counterpart his country will open an embassy in Israel's capital.

30 MKs, ministers congratulate Azerbaijan on new Israel embassy

Israeli govt. officials, legislators write letter or Azeri parliament on occasion of opening of Azeri embassy in Israel.

Explosion at Ukrainian embassy in Madrid, Spain

Embassy employee hurt in explosion.

Britain:

Archbishop of Canterbury concerned by possible embassy move

Archbishop of Canterbury expresses concerns about impact of a potential move to transfer UK’s embassy to Jerusalem.

Britain:

Catholic leader urges Truss not to move embassy to Jerusalem

Archbishop of Westminster writes Prime Minister Liz Truss, expresses concerns over plans to move British Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

PA concerned over possible British embassy relocation

PA cabinet leader warns against change in status quo in Jerusalem as Truss contemplates relocating embassy.

Honduras considering moving its embassy back to Tel Aviv

Honduran Foreign Ministry says the country is considering moving its embassy in Israel from Jerusalem, a year after relocating it.

UK PM hopeful Liz Truss to review moving embassy to Jerusalem

Conservative Party leadership candidate Liz Truss pledges to review moving UK Embassy to Jerusalem and to pass anti-BDS bill.

Due to budget issues:

Suriname cancels opening of embassy in Jerusalem

Suriname's president reverses decision announced last month to open an embassy in Israel, cites lack of budget.

Israeli Embassy in Poland: 2,000 Israelis still in Ukraine

'The people waiting in the line are busy with daily survival,' Israeli Embassy says.

Ambassador: 'We're working to move Italian Embassy to Jerusalem'

'We're working very intensely to convince Italy to move its Embassy to Jerusalem,' Israel's Amb. Eydar tells Israel National News.

Swastika found at US embassy in Bulgaria

The image was first identified on January 28, a day after International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

What you need to know about Biden's proposed Jerusalem Consulate

The building Biden wants to use as a Palestinian Arab consulate is smack in the middle of Jerusalem. Say NO! Op-ed.

Trading Jerusalem for US Visas

It’s just a matter of time before Biden presents an offer he thinks Israel can't refuse in exchange for the Arab Jerusalem consulate.Op-ed.

Drone intercepted near US embassy in Baghdad

Drone shot down near US embassy in Baghdad. No injuries reported.

Chinese state TV airs "blatant anti-Semitism" in news report

Report accuses "pro-Israel lobby" and "wealthy Jews" of influencing US foreign policy, and dominating financial, media and tech industry.

Chinese Embassy in Japan tweets anti-Semitic cartoon

Cartoon was subsequently deleted after embassy was contacted by Israeli Embassy in Japan.

Swiss diplomat in Tehran dies after falling from high rise

The senior secretary at the Swiss Embassy in Tehran was found dead after an apparent fall from her high rise apartment on Tuesday.

UK Zionist youth group boycotts Ambassador Hotovely event

Masorti organization backs out of embassy event over Hotovely's past statements and views, which it says are inconsistent with its beliefs.

Bahrain names first ever Ambassador to Israel

Israeli, Bahraini foreign ministers speak following Bahrain's decision to open an embassy, appoint ambassador to Israel.

Jordan condemns Kosovo for opening embassy in Jerusalem

Jordanian government calls Kosovo's decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem 'invalid and illegitimate.'

Equatorial Guinea's embassy moving to Jerusalem

Netanyahu "welcomes the trend in which countries are transferring their embassies to Jerusalem"

Terror group takes responsibility for attack on Israeli embassy

Unknown group claims responsibility for New Delhi attack on Israeli embassy.

Israel to open embassy in Bahrain

Embassy to open by end of 2020, with permanent location to be opened by end of 2021.

African nation of Malawi to open embassy in Jerusalem

Malawi would become the third nation to have an embassy in Jerusalem, first African nation to do so.

Did Trump imply Queen Elizabeth opposed Jerusalem embassy move?

Trump says he received calls, 'in one case, a Queen' opposing embassy move.

Israeli embassy tweet slams Netanyahu, haredim

Post comparing Netanyahu to beheaded king of France, appears on official Twitter account of Israeli embassy in Ghana.

Did you think the US considers Jerusalem the Capital of Israel?

The US Consulate Passport Service does not seem to realize that Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Op-ed.

First tree at US Jerusalem Embassy

Friedman plants 1st tree at Embassy for Tu BiShvat; 1st tree planted in Israel as part of President Trump’s '1 Trillion Trees Initiative'.

Uganda considering opening embassy in Jerusalem

PM Netanyahu hopes Israel, Uganda will open embassies in each other's capitals.

Honduras waiting for Israeli reciprocity for embassy move

Honduras President: 'We're waiting for Israel to reciprocate to move our embassy.'

Jordan jails man over plot to attack Israel embassy

Man who plotted to attack Israeli embassy in Amman sentencd to 8 years in prison.

Armenia to open embassy in Israel

Armenian government announces intention to open embassy in Israel for first time since diplomatic relations were established in 1992.

Peres' granddaughter slams PM in speech sponsored by embassy

Mika Almog, granddaughter of Shimon Peres, sharply criticizes PM at Berlin event in honor of her grandfather, sponsored by Israeli embassy.

Guatemala embassy celebrates Independence Day

Dr. Mike Evans and The Friends of Zion Museum hosted the Embassy of Guatemala’s event for Guatemalan Independence Day.

Israel condemns Belgian paper’s defense of 'ugly noses' op-ed

In unusual move, Israeli embassy condemns local daily for printing, defending op-ed portraying Jews as land thieves with ugly noses.

South Korean dies after self-immolation at Japanese embassy

South Korean whose father was a victim of Japanese forced labor sets himself on fire outside Japanese embassy.