Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem and restores free trade with Israel

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Al Jazeera · collected 2026-10-14

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Colombia recently opened its embassy in West Jerusalem, a move made by the newly elected far-right president, Abelardo de la Espriella. This decision marks a shift from his predecessor's stance on Israel and includes the restoration of a free trade agreement between Colombia and Israel.

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Colombia opened its embassy in Jerusalem on October 14, 2026, under new far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella, reversing his predecessor Gustavo Petro's decision to sever ties with Israel over the war on Gaza. De la Espriella also restored a free trade agreement between Colombia and Israel that had been terminated by Petro in 2024. This move has drawn criticism from Palestinian officials and eighteen countries, including Pakistan, which issued a joint statement condemning the action as contrary to United Nations Security Council resolutions and undermining efforts for a two-state solution. The majority of nations maintain their embassies in Tel Aviv, considering Jerusalem's status unresolved until a final Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement is reached.

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