West Bank & Jerusalem
Colombia opens embassy in West Jerusalem under new president
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Colombia has opened an embassy in West Jerusalem, Middle East Eye reported, marking a diplomatic shift under the country's new administration. Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar welcomed the move as "breaking new ground."
Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bula Escobar oversaw the establishment, reflecting the incoming government's closer alignment with Israel. The embassy opening represents a notable change in Colombia's diplomatic posture in the region.
