15 Foreign Parliamentarians Attend Knesset Event Advocating Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital

Fifteen parliamentarians from around the world committed to recognizing Jerusalem’s sovereignty at a Knesset conference held on May 13, 2026, ahead of Jerusalem Day. The lawmakers, who came from the US, Japan, Australia and several European and African nations, delivered speeches and presented operational commitments to advance Jerusalem’s status in their national institutions.

@Jerusalem_Post reported that Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana and Mayor of Jerusalem Moshe Lion attended the event alongside ambassadors from Argentina, Paraguay, Malawi, Guatemala, Panama and Fiji.

The Jerusalem Post was also present. Amir Ohana opened the conference by describing Jerusalem as a city where Jews, Christians and Muslims live and worship freely together. He said Israel must continue working to ensure that more nations recognize Jerusalem as its capital and move their embassies there.

MK Dan Illouz spoke at the conference, stating there is one historical truth and the Jewish people have an eternal right to their capital. “Today, the truth itself is under attack. Standing with Jerusalem right now is not merely a political gesture.

It is a profound moral choice,” Illouz said. He added that his Knesset led legislation against foreign interference in Jerusalem. ” Josh Reinstein, Director of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus and President of the Israel Allies Foundation, said the event provides a platform for lawmakers to share concrete plans such as advocating for Jerusalem as Israel’s undivided capital in their own parliaments and governments.