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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 340

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Presidential candidate Bernardo Arevalo and running mate Karin Herrera wave at supporters from a balcony after preliminary results showed him the victor in a presidential run-off election, in Guatemala City, August 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)
August 22, 2023, 8:10 pm
5 Jewish facts about Guatemala’s new Hebrew-speaking president
Bernardo Arévalo studied at Hebrew University in Jerusalem and spent four years as a senior official in his country’s embassy in the Jewish state
By Jacob Kessler
Guatemalan President-elect Alejandro Giammattei in Jerusalem, December 9, 2019. (Avi Hayun)
December 9, 2019, 11:29 am
Visiting Israel, Guatemala’s incoming president vows to outlaw Hezbollah
Alejandro Giammattei says he’ll ban all branches of Iranian-backed terror group, pledges to convince other countries to move their embassies to Jerusalem
By Raphael Ahren
A child plays near the beach in Nauru during the Pacific Islands Forum on the tiny Pacific nation of Nauru Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Jason Oxenham/Pool Photo via AP)
August 29, 2019, 4:33 pm
Nauru, world’s ‘least-visited country,’ recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
Foreign Minister Katz praises move by tiny Pacific island nation, expresses hope more countries will follow suit
By JTA and ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) meets with Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernandez in Jerusalem, on October 29, 2015. (Kobi Gideon/GPO/Flash90)
August 28, 2019, 8:59 pm
Honduras recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
Announcement from Central American nation comes ahead of Friday visit by President Hernandez to inaugurate diplomatic office in holy city
By AFP and ToI Staff
View of the site of the US Embassy in Jerusalem ahead of its inauguration, May 13, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 28, 2019, 3:47 pm
Foreign Ministry’s NIS 50m plan aims to help nations move embassies to Jerusalem
Israeli hopes of a diplomatic run on the capital have sputtered, with the US and Guatemala the only missions out of 88 in the country to relocate to the capital
By ToI Staff and Raphael Ahren
Sandra Torres, presidential candidate of the National Unity of Hope party, UNE, poses for photographers while casting her vote during general elections in Guatemala City, June 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Oliver de Ros)
June 18, 2019, 1:22 pm
After 1st election round, fate of Guatemala’s Jerusalem embassy hangs in balance
Frontrunner Sandra Torres has vowed not to relocate mission back to Tel Aviv, but local Jewish leader says there is ‘no guarantee’; Israeli candidate comes in sixth
By Raphael Ahren
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the official opening ceremony of the US Embassy in Jerusalem, on May 14, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 14, 2019, 10:57 am
Year after US embassy move, Jerusalem diplomatic influx fails to materialize
Since DC’s mission opened with great fanfare on May 14, 2018, only one other embassy has opened and stayed in the city — and it may close soon, while the EU is a major obstacle
By Raphael Ahren
The Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 17, 2019, 9:41 pm
Embassy tactic? No more mere ‘honorary consuls’ in Jerusalem, Israel tells world
Foreign Ministry sent a letter in November to all nations with which Israel has diplomatic relations, telling them any mission in Jerusalem must be more than honorary
By ToI Staff
Sara Netanyahu is welcomed to Guatemala by Israel's Ambassador Mattanya Cohen, left, and Guatemala's Deputy Foreign Minister Jairo Estrada, right. (Twitter: AGN_noticias)
December 10, 2018, 11:06 pm
Sara Netanyahu is a private citizen, AG says, as she goes on diplomatic trip
Mandelblit signs off on PM’s wife’s six-day visit to Guatemala on Foreign Ministry’s recommendation, but rules she has no ‘special status’
By Raphael Ahren
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu his wife Sara, Guatemala President Jimmy Morales (2R) his wife Patricia (R) and Guatemalan Foreign Minister Sandra Jovel (L) pose for a picture at the official opening ceremony of the Guatemala embassy in Jerusalem on May 16, 2018. (Marc Israel Sellem/Pool)
December 10, 2018, 6:32 pm
No reporters on board as Sara Netanyahu embarks on ‘historic’ visit to Guatemala
Officials hail ‘great diplomatic importance’ of PM’s wife’s six-day trip; say accommodation and internal transport paid by hosts, other costs to be covered by Israel
By Raphael Ahren
FILE -- In this photo taken on September 21, 2018 faithful pray at an evangelical church in Brasilia for the recovery of Brazilian right-wing presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro, who suffered a knife attack during a campaign rally (AFP PHOTO / EVARISTO SA)
October 6, 2018, 5:07 pm
Evangelicals wield voting power across Latin America, including Brazil
Expert says Guatemala’s recent decision to move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem is due to the evangelism embraced by President Jimmy Morales
By Tupac POINTU
Sivan Rahav Meir
May 28, 2018, 9:34 am
Sivan Rahav Meir
Seeing the light unto the nations
Israeli media hearkens to the world’s criticism of Israel; it should do the same for the world’s praise
Casino magnate Sheldon G. Adelson in attendance at the 4th Annual Champions Of Jewish Values International Awards Gala at Marriott Marquis Times Square on May 5, 2016, in New York City. (Steve Mack/Getty Images via JTA)
May 25, 2018, 10:28 pm
Guatemala’s FM: Adelson flew officials to Israel for embassy relocation
Sandra Jovel says casino magnate provided delegation with plane to attend last week’s ceremony
By AP
Illustrative: Pro-Palestinian protesters wave Palestinian and Moroccan flags during a demonstration in Rabat against US President Donald Trump's declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's capital on December 10, 2017 (AFP PHOTO / FADEL SENNA)
May 21, 2018, 9:10 am
Over 10,000 Moroccans protest Gaza deaths, US embassy move
Demonstrators chant ‘Death to Israel,’ a day after Rabat scraps twinning project with Guatemala City over its new Jerusalem mission; protests also held in Kashmir
By ToI Staff
Guatemala President Jimmy Morales speaks during the official opening ceremony of the Guatemala embassy in Jerusalem on May 16, 2018. (Marc Israel Sellem/POOL)
May 18, 2018, 1:31 am
US thanks Guatemala, urges others to move embassies to Jerusalem
White House says it looks forward to welcoming allies to Israel’s capital, compares Trump to Truman recognizing Israel in 1948
By ToI Staff
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