Honduras to relocate embassy to Jerusalem by year’s end Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hails the “authentic friendship and steadfast support” that Jerusalem has received from Tegucigalpa. Sept. 21, 2020
Honduras labels Hezbollah as a terrorist organization The Central American country joins its neighbor, Guatemala, in officially designating the Lebanese Shi’te organization as an international terrorist organization. Ariel Kahana Jan. 7, 2020
Honduran president: ‘I will not capitulate to anti-Israel threats’ At the IAC summit in Florida, Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández calls for a “trilateral relationship” among Israel, the United States and Latin America, based on “common values, common threats and common rivals.” Boaz Bismuth Dec. 9, 2019
Honduras to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital with ‘diplomatic office’ “For me, it’s the recognition that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel,” said Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández. Aug. 28, 2019
Christian, Jewish leaders laud Honduras on opening trade mission in Jerusalem “Today, I have announced the first step, which is to open a trade office in Jerusalem, the capital of the State of Israel, and this will be an extension of our embassy in Tel Aviv,” said Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández in a statement issued by his government. March 29, 2019
President of Honduras to participate in Israel’s 70th-anniversary ceremony Juan Orlando Hernández will be the first foreign head of state to participate in the torch-lighting ceremony at Israel’s annual Independence Day celebration. April 9, 2018
