Paraguay

Iranian terror activity in Western Hemisphere jointly condemned by 11 regional countries

In addition the condemning Iran, the statement commended the work of the 11 signatory nations in their efforts to counter the Islamic regime.

 An Iranian missile system is displayed next to a banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during Iranian defence week, in a street in Tehran, Iran, September 24, 2024.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (center) meets with Latin American leaders (L-R): Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Pereira, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, and Paraguayan President Santiago Peña in New York City, September 24, 2026.

Netanyahu meets Latin American leaders as Israel seeks deeper regional ties

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar with Lionel Aingimea, Nauru's deputy president and foreign affairs minister.

From the Pacific to Jerusalem: The special alliance between Nauru and Israel - opinion

Paraguayan Ambassador to Israel Alejandro Rubin Cymerman speaks to The Media Line, September 1, 2026.

'Israel needs its supporters to be here': Paraguay’s ambassador seeks lasting ties


Shared values are the core of the Paraguay-Israel relationship, envoy tells ‘Post’ - interview

Ambassador Alejandro Rubin sat down with The Jerusalem Post to discuss how, under his tenure, that relationship will only grow stronger.

Paraguayan Ambassador to Israel Alejandro Rubin.

Paraguay’s terror designation of IRGC matters - opinion

While Paraguay may be a small country geographically, this act demonstrates that moral clarity and international responsibility are not reserved for global superpowers.

 PARAGUAYAN PRESIDENT Santiago Peña’s bold and principled designation of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization positions Paraguay firmly within a growing coalition of nations determined to confront terrorism and the forces which sustain it, says the writer.

Sa’ar praises Paraguay for designating IRGC, Hamas, Hezbollah as terror orgs.

"More countries should follow suit and join the fight against Iranian aggression and terrorism," Sa'ar added. 

 (Illustrative) Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar over a backdrop of Houthi military recruits.

Silence on antisemitism is complicity, warns Paraguay's ex-president

The former president decried double standards against the state of Israel, such as those denying the Jewish state the right to exist.

 Paraguayan former president Horacio Cartes attends a at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem on March 27, 2025

Year in review: What were the biggest events, stories in Jerusalem of 2024?

From the Iran attack and the Paraguayan embassy move to the waves of protests and the taking down of UNRWA, these are the biggest events and stories in Jerusalem of 2024.

 Israelis in Jerusalem are seen protesting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to fire defense minister Yoav Gallant, near the Prime Minister’s Residence, Nov. 6, 2024.

Grapevine: Hello, Paraguay!

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Paraguay's president Santiago Pena speaks at the Knesset. December 11, 2024.

Paraguay recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara following Knesset speaker advocacy

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

 Amir Ohana, President of the Knesset, with President of Moroccan Parliamentץ

Why Paraguay’s support for Israel matters now more than ever - opinion 

Reestablishing the embassy in Jerusalem is more than a symbolic act.

Paraguay's president Santiago Pena speaks at the Knesset. December 11, 2024.

Paraguayan president: ‘Think of Paraguay like an extension of Israeli territory’

Peña reopened Paraguay’s embassy to Israel in an official ceremony in Jerusalem on Thursday.

 Paraguay's President Santiago Pena (L) sits next to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the reopening of the Paraguay embassy in Jerusalem, on December 12, 2024.

Paraguay reaffirms support for Israel, inaugurates new Jerusalem embassy

Peña took office last year and shortly afterward announced the embassy's move back to Jerusalem.

Paraguay's president Santiago Pena speaks at the Knesset. December 11, 2024.