Politics18:06 · 1h ago
Colombia's President-Elect Visits Synagogue for Rosh Hashanah
The story · English
Gustavo Petro, the president-elect of Colombia, visited a synagogue in Bogota to mark the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. During his visit, Petro wore a kippah (skullcap) and declared his unwavering commitment to defending Israel, stating, 'I will never stop defending Israel because it is the people of God.'
The visit underscores the growing ties between Colombia and Israel, and Petro's expressed solidarity with the Jewish state. His remarks signal a potentially strong pro-Israel stance from the incoming Colombian administration.