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  "id": 14440997,
  "title": "Colombia opens embassy in West Jerusalem as new president embraces Israel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/colombia-opens-embassy-in-west-jerusalem-as-new-president-embraces",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T11:42:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/colombia-opens-embassy-west-jerusalem-new-president-embraces-israel"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Colombia opens embassy in West Jerusalem as new president embraces Israel Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Wed, 10/14/2026 - 12:30 Israel's foreign minister Gideon Saar welcomed the move as 'breaking new ground' Off Colombia opened its embassy in West Jerusalem on Wednesday, following a controversial decision by the country’s new pro-Israeli president, Abelardo de la Espriella. Israeli Foreign…",
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        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
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        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem, restores free trade deal with Israel",
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        "published": "2026-10-14T10:46:26.000Z"
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        "published": "2026-10-14T10:49:18.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem, becoming tenth country to do so",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/colombia-opens-embassy-in-jerusalem-becoming-tenth-country-to-do-so",
        "published": "2026-10-14T12:01:53.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem and restores free trade with Israel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/colombia-opens-embassy-in-jerusalem-and-restores-free-trade-with",
        "published": "2026-10-14T12:28:06.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia condemns Colombia's opening of embassy in occupied Jerusalem",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/saudi-arabia-condemns-colombias-opening-of-embassy-in-occupied",
        "published": "2026-10-14T12:54:28.000Z"
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