Colombia’s far-right government recognises Israeli claim over Golan Heights
Summary
Colombia has officially recognized Israel’s claim over the Golan Heights, becoming the second country after the United States to do so. The new Colombian government says this recognition supports Israel’s right to defend itself, while most of the world and the United Nations consider the area Syrian territory.Key Facts
- Colombia recognizes Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, territory captured from Syria in 1967.
- The US recognized Israel’s claim in 2019 during President Donald Trump’s first term.
- The Golan Heights was annexed by Israel in 1981, but this action is largely rejected internationally.
- The United Nations views the Golan Heights as Syrian land and calls the Israeli occupation unacceptable.
- Colombia’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, promised closer ties with Israel and the US.
- Colombia’s recognition reverses the position of the previous president, Gustavo Petro, who cut ties with Israel.
- Israel expanded its military presence in Syria after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government in 2024.
- Israel and Syria have had an armistice since 1974, with relative calm in the Golan Heights area since then.
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