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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.
Countries that have opened embassies in Jerusalem since 2018
Israel closed the UK consulate in East Jerusalem in protest at planned UK sanctions, forcing the withdrawal of 21 diplomats and downgrading it to a mission. The UK is advancing sanctions powers that could target supporters of Israeli settlements.
AllegedIsraeli diplomats the UK could expel in response to the consulate closure
About 700 Israelis entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem during Sukkot, according to the Islamic Waqf Department. The report says some performed Jewish religious rituals and sang while restrictions on Palestinian Muslim entry continued.
The Jerusalem Islamic Waqf Department reported that 700 Israelis entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Wednesday.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir led hundreds of Israelis into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem under police protection. Authorities also closed nearby roads and forced Palestinian businesses to shut during Sukkot.
900 people entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the morning.