Nauru to open embassy in Jerusalem, becoming 10th country to do so

Nauru, a Pacific island nation, has decided to open an embassy in Jerusalem, making it the tenth country to establish a diplomatic presence in the city. This decision stems from an understanding reached between Nauru's Deputy President Lionel Aingimea and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar during a meeting in Fiji last month.

Aingimea attended the opening of Israel's embassy in Fiji, where the agreement was discussed. Nauru has been a consistent supporter of Israel at the United Nations and previously recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital in 2019. The nation also filed a legal opinion in favor of Israel at the International Court of Justice.

In parallel, Foreign Minister Sa'ar also secured a similar understanding with Colombia's incoming foreign minister, Omar Bula Escobar, during a meeting in Washington. This agreement aims to fully restore diplomatic and economic relations between Israel and Colombia, reversing a rupture initiated by the previous Colombian president. The incoming Colombian government intends to open an embassy in Jerusalem, and the two nations will exchange ambassadors, abolish visa requirements, and expand Israeli development assistance.