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Colombian embassy to open in Jerusalem, Israeli FM says

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella had promised closer ties with Israel on the campaign trail.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:07:06 UTC.

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  1. Most UK diplomats to leave East Jerusalem consulate, Israel says, as Miliband says 'vital services' to remain

  2. Israel drastically reduces British diplomatic presence in Jerusalem

  3. Jerusalem Daily: Remembrance and mourning

  4. Colombian embassy to open in Jerusalem, Israeli FM says

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