Colombia inaugurates new embassy in Jerusalem in reversal from previous break with Israel
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- Former Colombian president Gustavo Petro in May 2024 broke diplomatic relations with Israel over its actions in Gaza and had heavily criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.S1
- Colombia has opened an embassy in West Jerusalem under new far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella.S2
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Colombia inaugurates new embassy in Jerusalem in reversal from previous break with Israel
Former Colombian president Gustavo Petro in May 2024 broke diplomatic relations with Israel over its actions in Gaza and had heavily criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem and restores free trade with Israel
Colombia has opened an embassy in West Jerusalem under new far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella.
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Published Oct 14, 2026
What to know
- Former Colombian president Gustavo Petro in May 2024 broke diplomatic relations with Israel over its actions in Gaza and had heavily criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.S1
- Colombia has opened an embassy in West Jerusalem under new far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella.S2
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