Colombia Inaugurates Embassy in Jerusalem, Restoring Ties with Israel
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Colombia inaugurated its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, marking a significant restoration of ties with Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the move, while Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bula reaffirmed support for Israel, especially after the October 7th attacks. The new administration under President Abelardo de la Espriella has reversed previous policies, including severing relations and joining legal actions against Israel under former President Gustavo Petro. Colombia is now the tenth nation with an embassy in Jerusalem, a move criticized by the Arab League, Turkey, and Iran.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Colombia inaugurated its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, becoming the 10th nation to do so.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the move as one of "power, courage and faith."
- Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bula reaffirmed the country's support for Israel, especially post-October 7th.
- The new Colombian administration under President Abelardo de la Espriella has restored relations, reversing former President Gustavo Petro's policies.
- The embassy move has been criticized by the Arab League, Turkey, and Iran as a violation of international resolutions.
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