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Colombia Restores Visa Waiver for Israelis Following Golan Sovereignty Recognition

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First reported by Mako · 2 hours ago

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Israel and Colombia have restored a reciprocal visa waiver effective September 1, following Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. The two countries agreed to renew full diplomatic ties, including embassy relocation and trade resumption, after a two-year diplomatic freeze. Israel also continues humanitarian aid in Colombia amid recent earthquakes.

01Colombia reinstates reciprocal visa waiver for Israeli tourists starting September 1.
02Colombia recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights ten days before the visa waiver announcement.
03Israel and Colombia agreed to restore full diplomatic relations and appoint ambassadors immediately.
04Colombia will move its embassy to Jerusalem and resume coal exports to Israel.
05Colombia withdrew support for South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
06Israel deployed a humanitarian aid mission to Colombia following recent earthquakes.

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