Colombia opens an embassy in Jerusalem after restoring diplomatic ties with Israel

Colombia officially opened an embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, a move that signifies a major shift in the nation's diplomatic relationship with Israel. The opening follows the restoration of diplomatic ties, which had been previously severed by the former administration in response to the ongoing war in Gaza.

The initiative was led by Colombia's conservative President, Abelardo de la Espriella. The Colombian Foreign Ministry has characterized the establishment of the embassy as a significant development in the bilateral relations between the two countries.