Colombia opens embassy in West Jerusalem as new president embraces Israel

Colombia has opened an embassy in West Jerusalem, marking a significant diplomatic shift as its new pro-Israeli president, Abelardo de la Espriella, fosters stronger ties with Israel. This move comes after the country's controversial decision, initiated under the leadership of President Abelardo de la Espriella, to bolster Israel-Colombia relations.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, alongside Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bula Escobar, attended the inauguration ceremony, signaling the normalization of diplomatic relations. Saar praised the move as "breaking new ground," stating that within just two months, they have mitigated most of the negative consequences the previous Petro administration had imposed on Israel-Colombia relations.

He expressed gratitude to President Espriella for his commitment to elevating bilateral relations to unprecedented heights.