{
  "id": 13362854,
  "title": "Paraguay will not renounce friendship with Israel despite political costs, VP tells 'Post'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/paraguay-will-not-renounce-friendship-with-israel-despite-political",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T08:22:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-911105"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Paraguay, located over 11,000 kilometers away from Israel, has maintained a close friendship with the Jewish state throughout its history. While many countries have distanced themselves from Israel's conflicts, Paraguay has taken a different approach by restoring its embassy to Israel's capital, strengthening security cooperation, and defending Israel's right to protect itself.\n\nThis friendship was reaffirmed recently when Paraguayan Vice President Pedro Alliana visited Israel. Alliana emphasized that the relationship extends beyond diplomatic gestures, as both nations share values such as democracy, the rule of law, human rights, and freedom. He also stated that Paraguay defends Israel's right to defend its territory.\n\nDuring Alliana's visit, the two countries discussed expanding cooperation in healthcare, technology, and security. They also visited Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, laying a wreath in the Hall of Remembrance and participating in commemorations marking the anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas massacre.\n\nHowever, Paraguay's support of Israel has not been without consequence. When asked about potential political costs, Alliana acknowledged that there have been moments of tension, but he remains committed to upholding shared values and principles.\n\nThe Paraguayan-Israeli relationship has deep historical roots, dating back to 1947 when Paraguay voted in favor of the UN partition plan. Diplomatic relations followed in 1949. However, the friendship faced political upheavals in recent years, most notably when Paraguay moved its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in 2018. The dispute persisted until Santiago Peña, who took office in 2023, restored the relationship.\n\nFor Vice President Alliana, who intends to run for president in 2028, maintaining the strong relationship with Israel is a key commitment. He cites Peña's attendance at the embassy inauguration, the foreign minister's visit earlier this year, and his own presence during the October 7 commemorations as evidence of this enduring commitment.",
  "summary": "DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: In an exclusive interview, Paraguay's vice president pledged to preserve his country's alliance with Israel, and expand cooperation against Iranian threats.",
  "key_points": [
    "Paraguay maintains close friendship with Israel despite political costs",
    "Paraguayan VP Pedro Alliana reaffirms values of democracy and human rights",
    "Alliana visited Israel to expand cooperation in healthcare, tech, security"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}