Colombia Opens Embassy in Jerusalem, Reversing Earlier Break with Israel
Colombia opened a new embassy in Jerusalem on October 14, 2026, reversing course after severing diplomatic relations with Israel in May 2024.
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Colombia has opened a new embassy in Jerusalem. This is indicated by an image dated October 14, 2026. The embassy opening marked a reversal from the previous course, under which relations with Israel had been severed.
In May 2024, then-President of Colombia Gustavo Petro severed diplomatic relations with Israel. The reason was Israel's actions in Gaza. Petro also sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The opening of the embassy in Jerusalem signifies a departure from that decision. Other details of the opening ceremony are not provided in the source.
Source: jpost.com
