Colombia inaugurates embassy to Israel in Jerusalem
Summary
Colombia has opened its embassy in Jerusalem, recognizing the city as Israel's capital. This move reverses a previous policy and joins few countries backing Israel’s claim to the entire city, a point disputed by Palestinians and the international community.Key Facts
- Colombia opened its embassy in Jerusalem under President Abelardo de la Espriella.
- The previous Colombian government cut ties with Israel over the Gaza conflict.
- Colombia restored a free trade agreement with Israel that had been canceled.
- Only about 10 countries have embassies in Jerusalem; most keep embassies in Tel Aviv.
- Palestinians and Jordan criticized Colombia’s move as breaking international law.
- Jerusalem’s status is a major issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- Israel claims all of Jerusalem as its capital; Palestinians claim East Jerusalem for a future state.
- The US moved its embassy to Jerusalem in 2018 under President Trump, sparking controversy.
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