The Pacific island nation of Nauru will establish an embassy in Jerusalem in the coming months, becoming the 10th country with a diplomatic mission in Israel's capital, the Foreign Ministry said. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar welcomed the decision, calling Nauru 'a true friend of Israel' and saying the embassy will strengthen ties.
The official announcement came Wednesday evening, with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar welcoming Nauru as 'a true friend of Israel' and saying the embassy will strengthen bilateral ties. The decision was first reported by Israeli media earlier Wednesday morning, at 08:13 Jerusalem, when multiple outlets said Nauru's cabinet had voted to open an embassy in Jerusalem. The Foreign Ministry later confirmed the move, making the Pacific island nation the tenth country with a diplomatic mission in Israel's capital and the fifth embassy established under Sa'ar's tenure.
Nauru recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital in 2019 and has been a consistent supporter of Israel at the United Nations. The Zioneer has covered similar diplomatic milestones in recent weeks, including the opening of Somaliland's embassy in Jerusalem on June 17, and Colombia's incoming foreign minister informing Israel that the South American country will open an embassy in the capital. Israel also announced plans to open a representative office in Papua New Guinea, which opened its own embassy in Jerusalem in 2023.
The embassy is expected to open in the coming months; no specific date has been set. The announcement comes amid a broader Israeli diplomatic push to expand international recognition of Jerusalem as its capital, a campaign that has accelerated under the current government.
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