Foreign embassy

Chinese embassy in Israel: Claims on Taiwan distort fact and history - opinion

The one-China principle is a basic norm in international relations and a prevailing international consensus.

|ByZHANG GUOPING
Taipei, Taiwan skyline.
Abelardo de la Espriella in Bogotá, on June 25, 2026.

Israeli technology could halt Colombia's drug traffickers as relations improve between the nations

Abelardo de la Espriella aims to restore diplomatic ties, pursue an embassy in Jerusalem, and reverse Colombia’s position at the International Court of Justice.

|ByGABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE
Iranian security forces stand guard in front of the French embassy in Tehran during a protest by supporters of Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian woman who was arrested in France in February on October 21, 2025.

Iranian security personnel harassed, detained French embassy staff in Tehran, FM Barrot says

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated that the two staff members were detained and interrogated for several hours without reason, with one agent being physically assaulted in the process. 

|ByGOLDIE KATZ
Colombia’s incoming foreign minister, Omar Bula Escobar (L), and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar shake hands after agreeing to work to repair Israel and Colombia's relations.

Israel works to restore diplomatic ties with Colombia, new embassy to be established in Jerusalem

The proposed embassy would represent a significant upgrade in relations and mark formal Colombian recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

|BySHIR PERETS

Qatar ramps up conservative media outreach after Trump victory - report

Analysis of records from the Department of Justice shows an upward trend in Qatari investment in conservative media since Trump's win in November.

MAY 21, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani speaks in Doha, January 15, 2025

UAE to reopen embassy in Lebanon after more than three years

The delegation's arrival on Sunday came a day after UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and newly elected Lebanese President Joseph Aoun agreed to take steps to reopen the embassy.

JANUARY 13, 2025ByREUTERS
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Lebanon's army chief Joseph Aoun stand after Aoun is elected as the country's President at the parliament building in Beirut, Lebanon, January 9, 2025.

Drone drops paint over Russian embassy in Sweden

A Swedish foreign ministry spokesperson said Sweden's embassy in Moscow was in contact with Russian authorities over Friday's incident in the Swedish capital.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024ByREUTERS
Sweden expels five Russian diplomats, ministry says

Grapevine, September 4, 2024: Poland appoints ambassador - feature

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
AGATA CZAPLINSKA, chargée d’affaires at the Polish embassy, and Robert Derevski, acting chargé d’affaires at the Estonian embassy, listen as photographer Erez Kaganovitz explains the background of one of the women in his portraits.

South Africa quietly excludes citizens in Israel from voting amid growing tensions

SAZF noted that while DIRCO criticized Israel for denying Palestinians their rights, “it is ironic that the SA government is willing to deny their own citizens’ rights..." when beneficial for them.

MAY 31, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A Palestinian demonstrator holds a sign thanking South Africa for its support during a protest in Amman, Jordan.

Lula removes Brazilian ambassador to Israel amid diplomatic spat

A new Brazilian ambassador to Israel will be announced in due course, Brazil's foreign relations ministry said in a statement, adding that until then.

MAY 29, 2024ByREUTERS
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends a ceremony at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil August 30, 2023.

We will continue to support Israel' Malawi FM during embassy inauguration ceremony

Malawi opened an embassy in Israel and inaugurated a program for agricultural workers. Foreign ministers meet families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas and promise support for their release.

APRIL 18, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Malawi FM meets with Israeli FM and family members of the hostages. (18/4/2024)

Iranian commentator: Fiery rhetoric will be Iran's only response to IRGC assassination

According to some experts, Iran is hesitant to enter into direct conflict with Israel, especially when considering US support.

APRIL 3, 2024ByMAARIV ONLINE
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with the guests of the Islamic Unity Conference in Tehran, Iran October 3, 2023.

First-ever Indigenous People Embassy in Jerusalem is the 100th embassy opened

The idea of the embassy is to help change the narrative among indigenous people worldwide. 

FEBRUARY 1, 2024ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Indigenous people celebrate the opening of their new embassy at the Friends of Zion Museum in Jerusalem.

Eli Cohen solves Foreign Ministry work dispute in final day as minister

The signing of the agreement by foreign minister Eli Cohen marks the end of the two-year-long dispute.

JANUARY 3, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen seen during an interview at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem, June 12, 2023.