Fiji, June 2 -- Pasifika for Palestine Australia and the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN) have strongly condemned the opening of Israel's embassy in Suva, accusing the Fiji Government of deepening ties with Israel despite ongoing international criticism over the war in Gaza and Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories.

The criticism comes as Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar visits Fiji to officially inaugurate the new diplomatic mission.

In a joint statement, the two groups said the embassy opening represents a further strengthening of relations between Fiji and Israel, following Fiji's decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem in September 2025.

Sa'ar reportedly described Fiji as "one of Israel's most consistent s...