Fiji–Israel relations

Fiji–Israel relations were established in 1970.[1] Relations between Fiji and Israel have generally been satisfactory. There is currently no embassy of Fiji in Israel and neither Israel in Fiji.

Fiji-Israel relations

Fiji
Israel

History

Despite being both former colonies of the British Empire, the first major visit to Israel by a Fijian official took place in 1978.[2]

Fiji strained relations with Israel in July 2006, when three Israelis who arrived in Fiji on the 13th were arrested and deported. The three Israelis were detained in a jail cell at Nadi Airport for six hours for alleged mistreatment of Palestinians by Israel.

In 2016, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Fijian prime minister Frank Bainimarama and thanked him.[3][4]

See also

References
  1. "שנתון" (PDF).
  2. "An article from Israel's Davar newspaper (Hebrew)".
  3. "Netanyahu announces first ever visit to Fiji".
  4. "Israel extends humanitarian assistance to Fiji".
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