Colombian embassy to open in Jerusalem, Israeli FM says
Summary
Colombia will open an embassy in Jerusalem next week, becoming one of the few countries to have a diplomatic mission in the city. This decision marks a change in Colombia's relations with Israel after previously cutting ties over conflicts in Gaza.Key Facts
- Colombia plans to open its embassy in Jerusalem next week, according to Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar.
- The Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bula Escobar will visit Jerusalem before the embassy opening.
- Colombia’s President Abelardo De la Espriella restored diplomatic ties with Israel after severing them over past conflicts.
- Most countries keep their Israeli embassies in Tel Aviv because Jerusalem’s status is disputed.
- Since 2018, countries like the US, Guatemala, and Honduras have opened embassies in Jerusalem.
- Israel considers Jerusalem its capital, but this is not widely recognized internationally.
- Protests in Colombia oppose the new embassy, criticizing the government's change in policy towards Israel.
- Israel’s Foreign Minister mentioned other countries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo and possibly Brazil may also open embassies in Jerusalem soon.
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