Nauru to open embassy in Jerusalem
The Oceanic country of Nauru will open an embassy in Jerusalem in the coming months, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Wednesday. The decision by the tiny island country northeast of Australia follows…
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Nauru's plan to open an embassy in Jerusalem advances Israel's push for international recognition of the city as its capital. The decision follows a meeting between Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Nauru’s Vice President Lionel Aingimea and builds on Nauru's 2019 recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Nauru has also submitted a written statement in support of Israel in the International Court of Justice proceedings, highlighting its role as a consistent ally at the United Nations.