Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem and restores free trade with Israel
Al Jazeera English's headline. Reported by Al Jazeera English, Haaretz, Al-Monitor, Middle East Eye.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Reuters via Al-Monitor, Colombia opened its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, becoming the 10th country to do so, as President Abelardo de la Espriella reversed his predecessor's break with Israel and restored a free trade agreement between the two countries. Al Jazeera English reported that the embassy was opened in West Jerusalem under the new president. Middle East Eye reported the opening on Wednesday and said Colombia joins a small number of countries that have moved their missions to the holy city. The sources give the same core account, and the reporting remains developing.
Key points
- Colombia opened its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, according to Reuters via Al-Monitor.
- Reuters says Colombia becomes the 10th country to open an embassy in Jerusalem.
- President Abelardo de la Espriella restored a free trade agreement with Israel, according to Reuters.
- Al Jazeera English describes Abelardo de la Espriella as a new far-right president.
- Middle East Eye reports Colombia joins a small number of countries that have moved missions to the holy city.
What we know
- Colombia opened its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, according to Reuters and Middle East Eye.
- President Abelardo de la Espriella reversed his predecessor's break with Israel, according to Reuters.
- A free trade agreement between Colombia and Israel has been restored, according to Reuters.
- Colombia is the 10th country to open an embassy in Jerusalem, according to Reuters.
Sources differ: Al Jazeera English says the embassy is in West Jerusalem, while Reuters and Middle East Eye refer only to Jerusalem.
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Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem and restores free trade with Israel. According to Reuters via Al-Monitor, Colombia opened its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, becoming the 10th country to do so, as President Abelardo de la Espriella reversed his predecessor's break with Israel and restored a free trade agreement between the two countries. Al Jazeera English reported that the embassy was opened in West Jerusalem under the new president. Middle East Eye reported the opening on Wednesday and said Colombia joins a small number of countries that have moved their missions to the holy city. The sources give the same core account, and the reporting remains developing. Covered by 4 publications. Al Jazeera English: Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem and restores free trade with Israel. Haaretz: Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem after restoring diplomatic ties with Israel. Al-Monitor: Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem, restores free trade deal with Israel. Middle East Eye: Colombia opens embassy in West Jerusalem as new president embraces Israel.
Who is covering it
- Al Jazeera English Qatar Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem and restores free trade with Israel Colombia has opened an embassy in West Jerusalem under new far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella. 14 Oct · Tier 2
- Haaretz Israel Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem after restoring diplomatic ties with Israel The move marks a sharp reversal from former President Gustavo Petro, who severed ties with Israel in 2024 over the Gaza war. De la Espriella, who took office with the backing of U.S. President Donald Trump, has made restoring relations a priority 15 Oct · Tier 2
- Al-Monitor United States Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem, restores free trade deal with Israel JERUSALEM, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Colombia opened its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, becoming the 10th country to do so, as new President Abelardo de la Espriella reversed his predecessor's break with Israel by also restoring a free trade agreement between the two countries. • Most countries maintai 14 Oct · Tier 3
- Middle East Eye United Kingdom Colombia opens embassy in West Jerusalem as new president embraces Israel Colombia opens embassy in West Jerusalem as new president embraces Israel Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Wed, 10/14/2026 - 12:30 Colombia’s new president deepens ties with Israel, opening an embassy in West Jerusalem Off Colombia opened its embassy in West Jerusalem on Wednesday, following a controver 14 Oct · Tier 3
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