Colombia Opens Embassy in Jerusalem, Restores Ties with Israel
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Colombia has opened its embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the tenth nation to do so and restoring diplomatic ties with Israel. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bulla Escobar attended the opening ceremony. The move follows a pledge by President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella and marks a significant improvement in relations after a period of tension under former President Gustavo Petro.
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- Colombia opened its embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the tenth country to do so.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bulla Escobar attended the ceremony.
- The move restores diplomatic ties between Colombia and Israel after a period of deterioration.
- President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella had pledged to open the embassy.
- Relations had worsened under former President Gustavo Petro due to his criticism of Israeli actions.
- Most countries keep their embassies in Tel Aviv, awaiting final status negotiations for Jerusalem.
Colombia has officially opened its embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the tenth country to establish a diplomatic mission in the city. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and his Colombian counterpart, Omar Bulla Escobar. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs hailed the embassy opening as a significant step toward restoring relations between the two nations.
Minister Saar stated that Colombia's decision signifies its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. This move follows an announcement by Colombia's president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, who had expressed his intention to open the embassy after taking office. Relations between Bogotá and Jerusalem had previously deteriorated significantly under former President Gustavo Petro due to his criticism of Israel's military operations in Gaza.
Colombia joins the United States, Guatemala, Honduras, Kosovo, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Fiji, Somaliland, and Nauru in having an embassy in Jerusalem. Most countries maintain their diplomatic missions in Tel Aviv, believing that the final status of Jerusalem should be determined through negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians.
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