Colombian embassy to open in Jerusalem, Israeli FM says
- Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella had promised closer ties with Israel on the campaign trail.
- Israel has announced that Colombia will open an embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the latest country to establish a diplomatic mission in the disputed city claimed as a capital by Israelis and Palestinians.
- Most countries have their embassies in Israel in Tel Aviv.
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- Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella had promised closer ties with Israel on the campaign trail.
- Israel has announced that Colombia will open an embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the latest country to establish a diplomatic mission in the disputed city claimed as a capital by Israelis and Palestinians.
- Most countries have their embassies in Israel in Tel Aviv.
Sources: Al Jazeera