New Colombian government recognizes Israel’s sovereignty over Golan Heights
South American country is just 2nd in world after US to recognize Israeli claim over territory captured from Syria in 1967; FM Sa'ar thanks Bogota for 'historic decision' The post New Colombian government recognizes Israel’s sovereignty over Golan Heights appeared first on The Times of Israel .
Colombia has recognized Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. This move makes Colombia the second country in the world, after the United States, to do so. The Golan Heights is a territory captured from Syria in 1967.
The recognition was announced by Colombia's Foreign Ministry, which stated that it is essential for Israel's national defense and ability to protect its citizens. According to the Jerusalem Post, this commitment was made by both Israel and Colombia on Saturday.
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar thanked Colombian President Álvaro de la Espriella and Foreign Minister Omar Bola Escobar for their cooperation on the matter. The US recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights in 2019, during the presidency of Donald Trump.
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