The Israeli government unanimously approved a proposal today (Sunday) to encourage countries to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and relocate their embassies to the city. The initiative was spearheaded by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Jerusalem and Jewish Tradition Yariv Levin.
Under the plan, the two ministries will fund a package of incentives including financial assistance for costs related to establishing or relocating embassies to Jerusalem, as well as housing solutions and planning assistance as needed.
The proposal also includes encouraging meetings and delegations in Jerusalem, alongside promoting cooperation in additional areas. The move represents a broad national effort reflecting widespread mobilization by the Israeli government and its ministries to encourage more countries to move their embassies to Jerusalem.
The initiative follows ongoing diplomatic efforts to advance the opening and relocation of embassies to Jerusalem. As part of these efforts, Paraguay opened an embassy in Jerusalem in December 2024, Fiji did so in September 2025, and last December Ecuador opened an innovation office with diplomatic status in Jerusalem.