International recognition of Israel

Bolivia is among the first countries to actively sever diplomatic ties with Israel over its war in Gaza. It joins a group of around 30 nations that have no formal relations with the Jewish state


Countries that maintain diplomatic relations with Israel

Countries that maintained diplomatic or trade relations with Israel but have now severed ties (date severed)

Cuba (1973)
Venezuela (2009)
Bolivia (Oct 31, 2023)
Tunisia (2000)
Mali (1973)
Niger (2002)
Mauritania (2009)
Iran (1979)
Israel
Qatar (2009) 
Oman (2000)
Maldives (1974)

Israel emblem


Countries that have never had formal diplomatic relations with Israel

Afghanistan
Algeria
Bangladesh
Brunei
Comoros 
Djibouti 
Indonesia 
Iraq
Kuwait 
Lebanon 
Libya 
Malaysia
North Korea 
Pakistan 
Saudi Arabia 
Somalia
Syria
Taiwan 
Yemen
As of Oct 2023


Sources: Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jewish Virtual Library
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