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Colombia’s president-elect vows to restore and expand ties with Israel
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67% right-leaningFirst reported by Now 14 · 1 day ago
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Colombia’s president-elect Abelardo De la Espriela says he will restore relations with Israel after winning Sunday’s runoff by less than 1%. He plans to reverse the outgoing government’s break with Jerusalem, reopen an embassy in Jerusalem and renew the strategic alliance.
- 01De la Espriela won Colombia’s runoff by less than 1% on Sunday.
- 02He promised to rebuild ties with Israel “like never before.”
- 03Petro cut diplomatic ties, stopped coal exports and suspended Israeli arms purchases.
- 04De la Espriela wants to reopen an embassy in Jerusalem.
- 05He spoke with Foreign Minister Gideon Saar after his victory.
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