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Nauru to Open Embassy in Jerusalem, Strengthening Ties with Israel

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Nauru to Open Embassy in Jerusalem, Strengthening Ties with Israel
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 22, 2026

What happened

Nauru will open its embassy in Jerusalem following a recent meeting between its foreign minister and Israel's Gideon Sa'ar, marking the tenth embassy in the city and reinforcing diplomatic ties. Nauru, the world's smallest island state, recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital in 2019 and has received Israeli financial aid.

  • 01Nauru will open its embassy in Jerusalem within months, following a recent ministerial meeting.
  • 02This embassy will be the tenth diplomatic mission in Jerusalem.
  • 03Nauru is the smallest independent island nation, located in Micronesia, South Pacific.
  • 04Israel and Nauru have cooperated for years, including Israeli financial aid to Nauru.
  • 05Nauru recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital in 2019, receiving 200,000 shekels from Israel.
  • 06Israel's Foreign Ministry will assist in opening the embassy promptly.

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Full coverage · 7 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Channel 13Center · HebrewJul 22, 2026
Nauru to Open Embassy in Jerusalem, Strengthening Ties with Israel
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJul 22, 2026
Nauru to Open Embassy in Jerusalem, Becoming Tenth Country to Do So
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 22, 2026
Nauru to Open Embassy in Jerusalem, Becoming Tenth Country to Do So
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 22, 2026
Nauru to Open Official Embassy in Jerusalem, Becoming Tenth Country to Do So
SrugimRight · HebrewJul 22, 2026
Nauru Cabinet Approves Opening Embassy in Jerusalem, Deepening Ties with Israel
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 22, 2026
Nauru Announces Embassy Opening in Jerusalem Following Diplomatic Talks
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 22, 2026
Nauru Decides to Open Embassy in Jerusalem, Becoming Tenth Country to Do So

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