Colombian embassy to open in Jerusalem, Israeli FM says

Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella had promised closer ties with Israel on the campaign trail.Published On 8 Oct 20268 Oct 2026Israel has announced that Colombia will open an embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the latest country to establish a diplomatic mission in the disputed city claimed as a capital by Israelis and Palestinians. Most countries have their embassies in Israel in Tel Aviv.Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Thursday the Latin American country’s embassy would open next week as he touted expanding relations with the region.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Has Israel shut the UK consulate in East Jerusalem – or downgraded it?list 2 of 3Will Brazil’s Lula halt the right-wing wave sweeping Latin America?list 3 of 3Protesters in Colombia rally against ties with Israelend of list“Next Wednesday, we are going to inaugurate … the Colombian embassy,” Saar told attendees at a conference in Jerusalem.An official at the Colombian Foreign Ministry in Bogota told AFP news agency the country’s Foreign Minister Omar Bula Escobar would travel to Jerusalem on Sunday ahead of the opening.Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella, who was sworn in as presid...