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Colombia Withdraws Complaint Against Israel at The Hague and Plans Embassy in Jerusalem
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First reported by Now 14 · 16 hours ago
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Colombia's incoming government will withdraw its intervention in a lawsuit against Israel at The Hague and restore full diplomatic ties, including opening an embassy in Jerusalem. This reverses the previous administration's anti-Israel stance and signals a renewed alliance between the two countries starting August 7.
- 01Colombia withdraws from South Africa's lawsuit against Israel at The Hague.
- 02Israel and Colombia agree to fully restore diplomatic relations immediately.
- 03Colombia will open an embassy in Jerusalem with Israeli support.
- 04Mutual visa waivers and ambassador exchanges will begin August 7.
- 05The move ends the anti-Israel policies of outgoing President Gustavo Petro.
- 06New Colombian president pledges to strengthen ties with Israel and the US.
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