Sa'ar: 'President of Colombia has demonstrated his leadership, values, and commitment to Israel'
<p>Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar commended Colombia's decision to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights, calling it "historic," and thanking President De La Espriella and Minister of Foreign Affairs Omar Bula Escobar.</p><p>Sa'ar noted that the decision follows his meeting with the President in Barranquilla, Colombia, last Thursday.</p><p>"With this, the President of…
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa ar lauded Colombia's decision to acknowledge Israel's authority over the Golan Heights, describing it as "historic" and expressing gratitude to President Ivan Duque and Minister of Foreign Affairs Omar Bula Escobar. Sa ar informed that the decision came after a meeting between the two leaders in Barranquilla, Colombia.
He emphasized that the move showcases the President's leadership, values, and dedication to Israel and Israel's security, marking one of his earliest actions in office. Sa ar highlighted that Israel, despite its small size and lack of strategic depth, requires secure borders to ensure the survival of the Jewish people in their ancestral homeland.
He also assured that Israel intends to encourage more nations to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan, similar to the approach taken by the United States under President Trump and Colombia under President De La Espriella, which applied Israeli law to the region 45 years ago.
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