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Colombia opens embassy to Israel in Jerusalem
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Colombia inaugurated its embassy to Israel in Jerusalem, following the restoration of diplomatic ties under President Abelardo de la Espriella. The move drew condemnation from Palestinian and Jordanian officials.
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Israel announced that Colombia will open an embassy in Jerusalem.
“Israel has announced that Colombia will open an embassy in Jerusalem”
Gideon Saar said the Colombian embassy would open next week.
“Next Wednesday, we are going to inaugurate … the Colombian embassy”
AllegedAn official at Colombia’s Foreign Ministry said Omar Bula Escobar would travel to Jerusalem ahead of the opening.
“the country’s Foreign Minister Omar Bula Escobar would travel to Jerusalem on Sunday ahead of the opening”