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Chile, Honduras return ambassadors to Israel for first time since October 7

During his meeting with Chile's ambassador, Herzog addressed ongoing diplomatic efforts surrounding the Gaza conflict and referred to the Trump Board of Peace initiative.

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President Isaac Herzog is pictured with the Ambassador of Georgia to Israel, Beka Dvali on August 3, 2026.
A drone view shows flooded houses after heavy rainfall from a weather front caused flooding and led the Chilean authorities to declare a state of emergency, in La Serena, Chile, July 20, 2026.

Thirteen dead, seven missing in Chile following heavy rains, flooding, authorities say

The downpours have caused sustained power outages affecting 87,000 people and displaced thousands of others as the Chilean government works to impose sanctions on electricity distributors.

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(L-R) Chairman of Selection Committee, The Genesis Prize Foundation, David Hatchwell, Argentinian President Javier Milei, and Josh Reinstein, President of the Israel Allies Foundation.

Lawmakers from 12 Latin American countries back Isaac Accords, Jerusalem embassy move

According to organizers, participating countries included Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Honduras, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Panama.

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CHILE-POLITICS-GOVERNMENT Chile's President Jose Antonio Kast delivers his State of the Nation address in Valparaiso, Chile, on June 1, 2026.

Chile, Colombia, Peru go conservative: What’s next for Latin America? - analysis

As Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru move right, analysts say voters are punishing insecurity and failed governments, while Brazil remains the region’s decisive test.

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Chilean Congress drafts bill to boycott goods from Israeli settlements

The boycott bill is the latest in a series of measures taken by Chile's Congress and municipalities in the South American country.

JUNE 4, 2021ByTZVI JOFFRE
Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement, also known as BDS.

Chile studies COVID-19 'green card' similar to Israel's green passport

Chile's vaccination drive is the fastest in Latin America thus far, and among the top five globally in terms of percentage of its population with at least one shot.

APRIL 30, 2021ByREUTERS
A healthcare worker prepares to administer a dose of Sinovac's CoronaVac coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine as Chile starts to vaccinate elderly people living in nursing homes in Santiago, Chile, February 4, 2021.

Lone Soldier surprises his family in Chile while disguised as delivery man

David went through a year and four months of training to become a combat soldier. When he finished, he decided to fly home to surprise his parents whom he hadn't seen for quite some time.

APRIL 1, 2021ByMAARIV ONLINE
IDF tanks are seen along the Golan Heights border with Syria

How do online casino regulations look like in Chile?

FEBRUARY 10, 2021BySARAH GOLDMAN

Celebrating the movies & magic of Alejandro Jodorowsky

Four movies are now available via VOD on the Tel Aviv Cinematheque website until the end of February: El Topo (1970), The Holy Mountain (1973), Santa Sangre (1989) and Psychomagic (2019).

FEBRUARY 4, 2021ByHAGAY HACOHEN
ALEJANDRO JODOROWSKY’s ‘El Topo.’

Chile regrets panic triggered by mistaken tsunami warning after quake

The ministry sent a message to cellphones around the country urging people to abandon coastal areas, though the ministry later said it was sent in error.

JANUARY 24, 2021ByREUTERS
A man checks his cell phone after receiving a message from the national emergency office, ONEMI, urging people to abandon coastal areas after a quake at the Chilean Antarctic territory, in Vina del Mar, Chile, January 23, 2021.

Coronavirus reaches all 7 continents as 36 cases reported in Antarctica

All 36 patients have been evacuated to the city of Punta Arenas in Southern Chile.

DECEMBER 22, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Chilean Army base General Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme in Antarctica

Chilean protest against a new constitution was filled with antisemitism

Israel’s Ambassador to Chile and other Jewish organizations have condemned the march.

OCTOBER 15, 2020ByMARCUS M. GILBAN / JTA
Demonstrators take part in a protest against Chile's government, in Santiago, Chile October 9, 2020.

Outrage over armed neo-Nazi protest in Santiago, Chile

"Chile did not end its military dictatorship to accept these challenges to its democracy."

OCTOBER 14, 2020ByAARON REICH
Neo-nazi protesters are seen using the Nazi salute in Santiago, Chile.

Chile protest marred as teenager falls from bridge amid police clashes

Chile's government said in a statement that it ordered an investigation into the matter and that the officer involved will be removed from his duties while that probe was being carried out.

OCTOBER 3, 2020ByREUTERS
SENSITIVE MATERIAL. THIS IMAGE MAY OFFEND OR DISTURB First aids are given to a demonstrator who fell from a bridge during a protest against Chile's government, in Santiago, Chile October 2, 2020