Paraguay has reopened its embassy in Jerusalem, a move that marks a diplomatic win for Israel as it faces increasing international isolation because of the Gaza war.

The embassy’s relocation also aims to strengthen ties between Israel and Paraguay, with Peña expressing hope that “very good relations” will become “great relations.” Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano noted that this move is part of a broader strategy to deepen ties based on shared democratic values.

Paraguay formally opened its new Jerusalem embassy in Israel on Thursday in a ceremony attended by President Santiago Peña and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following a back-and-forth struggle over the diplomatic seat that kicked off in 2018.

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

Visiting Paraguayan President Santiago Peña reopened his country’s embassy in Jerusalem during a ceremony on Thursday afternoon, saying Asunción will continue to stand “with the people of Israel forever.

In a world increasingly divided by conflict and misunderstanding, moments of genuine solidarity stand out as beacons of hope. Such was the case when Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña announced that his country’s embassy in Israel would soon return to Jerusalem.

The move marks a welcome diplomatic victory for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has watched Israel’s international isolation deepen as the devastating war in Gaza drags on. Paraguay first ...

Paraguayan Parliament passed a resolution supporting Morocco’s Western Sahara sovereignty after the Israeli meetings.

In case of abuse, Thursday, December 12, 2024, Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) hosted a reception for the visiting President of Paraguay, Santiago Pena. Accompanying him were Israeli ...

Paraguay's President Santiago Pena vowed on Thursday to stand with Israel, as he inaugurated the Latin American country's embassy after it moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem for a second time.Paraguay moved its embassy to Jerusalem a first time in May 2018,

The move marks a welcome diplomatic victory for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has watched Israel's international isolation deepen as the devastating war in Gaza drags on. Paraguay first ...

Paraguay Reopens Its Embassy in Jerusalem, Handing Israel a Rare Diplomatic Victory JERUSALEM (AP) — The small South American nation of Paraguay reopened its embassy in Jerusalem on Thursday ...