{
  "id": 14917809,
  "title": "Pakistan, 18 other Muslim countries condemn Colombia’s embassy inauguration in Jerusalem",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/pakistan-18-other-muslim-countries-condemn-colombias-embassy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T09:19:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444538/pakistan-18-other-muslim-countries-condemn-colombias-embassy-inauguration-in-jerusalem"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A coalition of 19 Muslim nations has vehemently opposed Colombia's decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem, arguing that the move violates United Nations Security Council resolutions and jeopardizes the pursuit of a peaceful resolution based on a two-state solution. The foreign ministers of these countries jointly denounced any actions aimed at altering the legal or historical standing of occupied Jerusalem or acknowledging it as Israel's capital. They firmly stated that such measures are \"null and void\" and lack any legal standing, referencing relevant UN Security Council and General Assembly resolutions, especially Resolutions 476 and 478 passed in 1980. The ministers emphasized that Jerusalem is an integral part of the Palestinian territory captured in 1967, and highlighted that the resolutions firmly reject efforts to alter the city's character or status. They implored the Colombian government to reassess its decision, comply with its international legal commitments, and refrain from actions that could jeopardize the Palestinian people's rightful claims. Additionally, the ministers reaffirmed their backing for the Palestinian people's entitlement to a self-governing, sovereign state, with East Jerusalem serving as its capital.",
  "summary": "Pakistan and 18 other Muslim countries have strongly condemned Colombia’s inauguration of its embassy in Jerusalem, saying the move contravenes relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions and undermines international efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace based on a two-state solution. In a joint statement issued on Friday, the foreign ministers of the 19 countries rejected any…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Express Tribune - Pakistan",
        "title": "Pakistan, 18 countries reject Colombia’s Jerusalem embassy, says move has 'no legal effect'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/pakistan-18-countries-reject-colombias-jerusalem-embassy-says-move",
        "published": "2026-10-16T04:08:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Saudi, Islamic foreign ministers condemn Colombia embassy opening in Jerusalem",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/saudi-islamic-foreign-ministers-condemn-colombia-embassy-opening-in",
        "published": "2026-10-16T07:02:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Peninsula Qatar",
        "title": "Foreign Ministers of Qatar and 17 Arab and Islamic countries express unequivocal rejection of Colombia’s opening an embassy in Jerusalem",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/foreign-ministers-of-qatar-and-17-arab-and-islamic-countries-express",
        "published": "2026-10-16T07:28:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "18 countries, including Pakistan, condemn inauguration of Colombian embassy in Jerusalem",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/18-countries-including-pakistan-condemn-inauguration-of-colombian",
        "published": "2026-10-16T09:44:32.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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