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The Pacific island nation of Nauru has opened an embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the ninth country to establish a diplomatic presence there. The move aligns Nauru with a small group of nations that have relocated or opened embassies in Jerusalem despite international disputes over the city's status. The decision is likely to draw scrutiny given the contested status of Jerusalem under international law, with most countries maintaining embassies in Tel Aviv pending resolution of final-status issues between Israel and the Palestinians.