Since the US opened it’s embassy in Jerusalem last Monday, two more countries have done the same with the latest happening today:
POLITICO – Paraguay opened its new embassy in Jerusalem on Monday, following in the footsteps of the United States and Guatemala.
President Horacio Cartes dedicated the embassy, making Paraguay the third country to transfer its diplomatic mission in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
A great day for Israel, a great day for Paraguay & a great day for our friendship. Today we opened the Paraguayan embassy in Jerusalem, Israel’s capital. Thank you to my friend, President Horacio Cartes, for your great friendship that comes from the depth of your heart. 🇮🇱🇵🇾 pic.twitter.com/iByBuyI2Ub
— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) May 21, 2018
The Embassy of Paraguay is the third embassy to be opened in one week in #Jerusalem. Those are extraordinary times, in which our beloved capital receives its due international recognition. A great time for Israeli diplomacy !🇺🇸🇬🇹🇵🇾 and many more to come !🇮🇱🇮🇱@IsraelMFA
— Emmanuel Nahshon 🎗️ (@EmmanuelNahshon) May 20, 2018
Guatemala opened their embassy last Wednesday.
Three other countries are said to be considering the same move:
Romania, the Czech Republic and Honduras have said they are also considering doing the same.