Paraguay

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.

27/12/2024
Paraguay's president Santiago Pena speaks at the Knesset. December 11, 2024.

Grapevine: Hello, Paraguay!

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

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

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.

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

Why Paraguay’s stand with Israel matters now more than ever

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

By MARAM STERN
13/12/2024

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 speaks at the Knesset. December 11, 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.

12/12/2024

‘I’ll call you Santi, and you call me Bougie’: Israeli president meets Paraguayan president

Herzog told Peña that after the painful and agonizing year that Israel has gone through, Paraguay’s friendship is very meaningful.

Netanyahu commends Paraguayan president on response to ICC arrest warrant

Pena’s visit is centered on Paraguay’s moving its embassy to Jerusalem.

Amir Ohana, Paraguay President Peña christen new Israeli embassy with Mezuzah from Kfar Aza

Peña addressed the October 7 massacre, stating, "We mourn together with the Jewish people for what happened on October 7. We are not just together now, but we will remain together always."

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