# Colombia inaugurates embassy to Israel in Jerusalem

https://mins.news/en/item/99910

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-14 14:08 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/14/colombia-inaugurates-embassy-to-israel-in-jerusalem?traffic_source=rss

> Colombia opened its embassy to Israel in Jerusalem, drawing condemnation from Palestinian officials. The move marks a major shift under the new government after former President Gustavo Petro severed ties with Israel over the Gaza war in 2024. Colombia’s foreign minister said relations should never have been broken.

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