Paraguay

Paraguayan Pres. to Israeli radio:

I want to raise my voice that we're going to stand next to Israel

President of Paraguay Santiago Peña spoke about his visit to Israel and his nation's connection to the Jewish state.

President of Paraguay receives Friends of Zion Award

The Friends of Zion Heritage Center in Jerusalem in cooperation with Kol Israel hosted an event in honor of the President, where he was presented with the Friends of Zion Award for his steadfast support of Israel

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.'

Paraguayan President visits the Western Wall

With the opening of his country's embassy in Jerusalem, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña visited the Western Wall on Thursday morning to tour the site and offer up a silent prayer.

PM Netanyahu:

Israel will continue to crush the Iran-led axis of evil

'We will protect our existence, ensure our future, and work to forge peaceful relations with anyone who wishes to live with us in peace,' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells Paraguay President Santiago Peña.

Ahead of embassy inauguration:

Pres. Herzog: 'We know that Paraguay will always be with us

Israeli President Herzog welcomes President Santiago Peña of Paraguay on an official visit to inaugurate his country’s embassy in Jerusalem. 'Together, we are fighting antisemitism, racism, xenophobia and all forms of hatred.'

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.

The mezuzah in the new embassy - from Kfar Aza

The mezuzah of the new embassy of Israel in Paraguay is from the home of Naor Hasidim and Sivan Elkabetz, who were murdered on October 7.

Paraguay:

Bereaved father reads Kaddish with head of Chamber of Deputies

Elhanan Danino, whose son Ori was murdered in captivity, came to Paraguay with a Knesset delegation and recited the Kaddish prayer in front of the President of the Chamber of Deputies.

Paraguay official dismissed for deal with fictional country

The United States of Kailasa, founded by a guru fleeing Indian authorities, approached Paraguay for an agricultural agreement - and got one.

Paraguay to open an embassy in Jerusalem

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen meets President of Paraguay and the two agree that an embassy in Jerusalem will open before the end of the year.

Paraguay Congress relaunches Israel Allies Caucus

Members of Congress in Paraguay reestablish Congressional Israel Allies Caucus to mobilize support for Israel through faith-based diplomacy.

Paraguay's election may decide where its embassy in Israel is

Paraguay’s election has implications for its Israeli embassy — and its relationship with Jerusalem.

Nazi memorabilia sold at Paraguay art fair

Nazi memorabilia at Paraguay art fair prompts Jewish watchdog to call for new law.

Israel planned to resettle 60,000 Arabs in Paraguay in 1969

Newly published minutes from government meeting in 1969 show Paraguay had agreed to accept 60,000 Arab immigrants in exchange for payment.

Pompeo praises Paraguay designation of Hamas and Hezbollah

Secretary of State welcomes Paraguay’s designation of Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations, calls on other to follow suit.

Jewish leaders applaud Paraguay over terrorist designation

Conference of Presidents leaders praise Paraguay for designating Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations.

Paraguay recognizes Hamas, Hezbollah as terrorist organizations

Minister Katz praises Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benítez for decision to designate Hezbollah and Hamas as terror organizations.

Hebrew U to open tech centers in Chicago, Paraguay and China

Hebrew University in Jerusalem announces plans to open three international tech centers in US, China, and Paraguay.

Brazil arrests Israeli head of global drug smuggling network

Brazil captures drug smuggling network leader after he escapes Israeli custody in Paraguay during extradition.

Israeli Economics Ministry punishes Paraguay over embassy move

Following decision by new Paraguayan president to move embassy from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv, Israel cancels economic delegation to Paraguay.

Turkey to open embassy in Paraguay

Turkey will open an embassy in Asuncion in a show of support for Paraguay's stance on Israel.

Arab League praises Paraguay

Arab League says Paraguay's decision to relocate its embassy back to Tel Aviv serves as a model for other countries.

Paraguayan President: Israel's response was exaggerated

Paraguayan President urges Israel to reconsider the closing of its embassy in his country.

Pence urges Paraguay to move embassy to Jerusalem

US Vice President speaks with Paraguayan President to discuss his decision to move his country’s embassy back to Tel Aviv.

Paraguayan President: Embassy relocation meant to advance peace

Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benitez explains decision to move his country’s embassy back to Tel Aviv.

PA to open 'embassy' in Paraguay

Palestinian Authority welcomes Paraguay’s decision to relocate its embassy in Israel back to Tel Aviv from Jerusalem.

Diplomatic crisis

Paraguay announces return of embassy to Tel Aviv

Months after moving embassy to J'lem, Paraguay says it is returning its embassy. In response, Netanyahu orders embassy in Paraguay closed.

Barkat: 'Israel strengthened relations with Latin America'

'I brought the blessings of the people of Israel to the (new) President of Paraguay as he was sworn in,' Jerusalem's mayor said.

Barkat to attend inauguration of Paraguayan president

Jerusalem mayor to leave today to attend swearing-in ceremony Paraguayan President-elect Mario Abdo Benitez after embassy opens in Jerusalem

This Torah made its way from a dead community to a new continent

A Torah scroll makes its way from Iowa to Paraguay, telling a story about modern Judaism on its way.

White House welcomes Paraguay's embassy move

White House expresses hope that other countries will follow Paraguay and relocate their embassies to Jerusalem.

PA slams Paraguay embassy move as 'act of aggression'

Frustrated by string of embassy openings in Jerusalem, PA denounces Paraguay over inauguration of new embassy. 'Move violates UN decisions.'

Paraguay embassy move

'We have no better friends than you'

President Horacio Cartes, Israeli PM Netanyahu attend opening ceremony for new embassy in J'lem, days after US, Guatemala move embassies.

Paraguay to unveil Jerusalem embassy Monday

Days after US, Guatemala moved embassies to J'lem, Paraguay's president lands in Israel to attend opening of new embassy in Israeli capital.

Paraguay to open embassy in Jerusalem next week

Third embassy to open in Jerusalem in under two weeks as Paraguayan president to attend opening ceremony next Tuesday.

Why these Latin American states are opening embassies in J'lem

What motivated some Latin American countries to go where others fear to tread, and relocate their embassies to Jerusalem?

It's official:

Paraguay to relocate embassy to Jerusalem

South American nation;s foreign ministry confirms wish of outgoing president to move embassy to Jerusalem will be fulfilled.

Abbas: Moving embassies to Jerusalem is against int'l law

PA chairman urges Latin American countries not to follow in Paraguay’s footsteps and move their embassies to Jerusalem.

This month:

Paraguayan president to open embassy in Jerusalem

Paraguayan president plans trip to Israel, embassy in Jerusalem - before the end of May.

Paraguay’s outgoing president says will move embassy to J'lem

President of South American nation vows to relocate embassy to Jerusalem before he leaves office this summer.

Report: Paraguay, Honduras ready to move embassies to Jerusalem

Army Radio reports Paraguay and Honduras are ready to relocate their embassies to Jerusalem if Netanyahu visits their countries.

Paraguayan President: We like Israel very much

Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes comes to Buenos Aires to meet Netanyahu.

Paraguay to require more humane ways of animal slaughter

Paraguay will require end of shackle-and-hoist slaughter by the end of year, changing method for restraint of animals for kosher slaughter.

Paraguayan President to Netanyahu: We had our own Holocaust

President Horacio Cartes becomes first Paraguayan head of state to visit Israel, emphasizes shared values, tragic histories.

Rivlin: Paraguay is a true friend of Israel

President Reuven Rivlin welcomes Paraguayan counterpart making the first state visit by a president of Paraguay to Israel.

Paraguayan president on Israel visit to explore expanding ties

President Horacio Cartes of Paraguay will visit Israel to discuss several cooperation agreements between the two countries.

Israel delivers drip irrigation systems to Paraguayan farmers

Israel donated food and assistance kits to help Paraguayans displaced by massive flooding in the region, the worst in 50 years.

Israel Re-Opens Embassy in Paraguay

It is the third Israeli mission to re-open, after the cost-cutting closure of 16 diplomatic missions worldwide in 2002.

Paraguay to Re-open Embassy in Israel

Foreign Minister Ze'ev Elkin participated in the inauguration of President Horacio Cartes and met with Paraguay's Jewish community.

Argentine President Faces Surgery for Thyroid Cancer

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez, 58, has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. She will undergo surgery January 4 to remove the tumor.

PA Says Paraguay Will Also Recognize Palestine

Palestinian Authority's Foreign Ministry claims that Paraguay will join other South American nations and recognize a Palestinian state.