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Colombia Opens Embassy in Jerusalem, Strengthening Ties with Israel
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Colombia will officially open its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, becoming the tenth country to do so. The move signifies a major step in strengthening ties with Israel under President Abelardo de la Espriella, who took office in August. This policy shift reverses the stance of former President Gustavo Petro, whose administration severed ties with Israel in May 2024.
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- Colombia will open its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, becoming the tenth country to do so.
- President Abelardo de la Espriella has made strengthening ties with Israel a priority since taking office.
- Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bula is expected to attend the inauguration ceremony.
- Colombia recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights shortly after de la Espriella took office.
- The move reverses the policies of former President Gustavo Petro, who severed ties with Israel in May 2024.
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