Paraguay

Grapevine, June 2, 2026: Continuing coincidence

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

FM Gideon Sa'ar stands with Paraguayan Ambassador Alejandro Rubin Cymerman in May.
MK Evgeny Sova and Ambassador Alejandro Rubin.

Paraguay marks independence day at its embassy in Jerusalem, deepening ties with Israel

Paraguayan Ambassador Alejandro Rubin Cymerman (L) with President Isaac Herzog at his Jerusalem residence, 2024.

Grapevine: Paraguay’s ambassador brings longstanding pro-Israel ties to Jerusalem

Esther Levin and her family at a simcha before their aliyah.

From Paraguay to Israel: Daughter inspires family to make aliyah


Paraguay to move embassy back to Tel Aviv

Israel responds by closing embassy in Asuncion.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) and Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes (L) unveil the new Paraguayan embassy in Jerusalem, May 21, 2018.

Barkat to Paraguay for new president’s inauguration

Gesture follows country opening embassy in Jerusalem

Paraguayan elected President Mario Abdo Benitez smiles while arriving for the beatification of Maria Felicia de Jesus Sacramento, known as Chiquitunga in Asuncion, Paraguay (June 23, 2018).

En route from Iowa to Paraguay, Torah scroll tells tale of modern Judaism

How this Torah found its way from the plains of Iowa to the central hills of Paraguay is a remarkable story of Jewish geography and connection, history and timing, ancient ties and internet links.

View from the women's gallery behind the Mechitza of the Torah ark in the B'nai Jacob Synagogue in Ottumwa, Iowa

Lover of Israel

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin embraces Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes upon his arrival for a meeting at his residence in Jerusalem, ahead of the dedication ceremony of the embassy of Paraguay in Jerusalem, May 21, 2018

Cartes receives Friends of Zion award for moving embassy

The FOZ Museum hosts thousands of South American tourists every year.

President Rivlin meets with President Cartes of Paraguay on state visit to Israel

In quip to Rivlin, Paraguay's president awaits more Israel visits

Paraguay officially moved its country’s embassy to Jerusalem on Monday.

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin embraces Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes upon his arrival for a meeting at his residence in Jerusalem, ahead of the dedication ceremony of the embassy of Paraguay in Jerusalem, May 21, 2018

Netanyahu at Paraguay embassy opening: Israel has no better friend than Paraguay

Honduras is also expected move its embassy in the coming weeks.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) and Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes (L) unveil the new Paraguayan embassy in Jerusalem, May 21, 2018.

Paraguayan president arrives in Israel to open Jerusalem embassy

Paraguay is the third country in eight days to open an embassy in the capital, following the US last Monday and Guatemala on Wednesday.

Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan greets Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes Sunday night upon his arrival to Israel.

The backdrop of Paraguay’s move to Jerusalem

Having faced many trials and tribulations over the past few years, this moment brought with it a wave of triumph for Zionism and for the enormous love of Israel that continues to burn inside me.

President of Paraguay Plants an Olive Tree in Jerusalem

After U.S. and Guatemala, Paraguay to move its embassy to Jerusalem

The US is scheduled to move its embassy to Jerusalem on May 14, followed two days later by Guatemala.

A general view shows Jerusalem's old city from an Israeli Air Force plane during an aerial show as part of celebrations for Israel's Independence Day to mark the 66th anniversary of the creation of the state, May 6, 2014