# Colombia to open embassy in Jerusalem, Israeli foreign minister says

https://mins.news/en/item/91921

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-08 18:07 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/8/colombian-embassy-to-open-in-jerusalem-israeli-fm-says?traffic_source=rss

> Israel says Colombia will open an embassy in Jerusalem next week. Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella had pledged closer ties with Israel during his campaign and restored diplomatic relations after taking office. The move has prompted protests in Colombia over the government’s Israel policy.

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