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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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World Zionist Organization hosts first congress in Chile on antisemitism

New ambassador to Chile says she has received antisemitic tweets following her appointment in July.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019ByILANIT CHERNICK
Newly appointed ambassador to Chile Marina Rosenberg addresses the World Zionist Organization conference on antisemitism in Chile this week

Chilean president apologizes for Temple Mount visit with Palestinians

Israel had agreed that Piñera could go up to the Temple Mount, known to Muslims as al-Haram al-Sharif - but presumed he would do so, as is customary, together with Wakf officials.

JUNE 26, 2019ByTOVAH LAZAROFF, GREER FAY CASHMAN
The Dome of the Rock is seen in the background as Chilean President Sebastian Pinera and his wife Cecilia Morel walk on the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount, during their visit to Jerusalem's Old City June 25, 2019

Chilean President visits Western Wall, Yad Vashem

Pinera is on a three day visit to Israel and is scheduled to meet with both Israeli and Palestinian Authority politicians.

JUNE 26, 2019ByILANIT CHERNICK
Chile's President Sebastian Pinera places notes from the Anne Frank school in Santiago into the Western Wall

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera to visit Israel

The Chilean leader is expected to include a visit to the Palestinian Authority alongside his visit in Jerusalem.

JUNE 9, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera 311 AP

Israeli tourist dies after falling during trek in Chile

His family was informed of the tragedy.

MAY 17, 2019ByYANIR COZIN/MAARIV
Chile volcano 521

Third woman dies in Chile boating accident

Her name has not been released as of yet. Local doctors have notified her family.

FEBRUARY 27, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A 2017 photo of tourists at the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile

Two Israelis die in Chile boating accident

About a dozen people were injured when a boat overturned in the Torres del Paine national park region.

FEBRUARY 25, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A 2017 photo of tourists at the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile

Israeli traveler evacuated from Torre Del Paine trek in Chile

The traveler sent the SOS through a satellite device created by MAGNUS, an international search & rescue service provider.

JANUARY 16, 2019ByALON EINHORN
Landscape of the Torres del Paine national park in the southern Patagonia region of Chile

BDS declared illegal for all cities in Chile

It is illegal for municipalities to boycott Israel, the Chilean National Comptroller determined this week.

DECEMBER 6, 2018ByLAHAV HARKOV
Hernán López, Executive Director of CCHIL (Left) and Gabriel Colodro, President of CCHIL (right)

Haley: New human rights chief must address UNHRC failures, Israel bias

The commissioner does not control the UN Human Rights Council, but it is run through that office and part of Bachelet’s new job will be to report to the UNHRC.

AUGUST 10, 2018ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Chile's former President Michelle Bachelet leaves the Congress after the inauguration ceremony of Chile's newly sworn in President Sebastian Pinera in Valparaiso, Chile March 11, 2018.