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Colombia to open embassy in Jerusalem
Israel announces Colombia will establish a diplomatic mission in the disputed city, joining a small group of countries rejecting the international consensus.
In brief
Israel announces Colombia will establish a diplomatic mission in the disputed city, joining a small group of countries rejecting the international consensus. Colombia will open an embassy in Jerusalem next week, becoming the latest country to establish a diplomatic presence in the city claimed by both Israelis and…
Colombia joins Jerusalem embassy club
Israel announced Thursday that Colombia will open an embassy in Jerusalem next week, becoming the latest country to establish a diplomatic mission in the disputed city.
Most countries stay in Tel Aviv
Jerusalem is claimed as a capital by both Israelis and Palestinians. Most countries maintain their embassies in Israel in Tel Aviv, not in the contested city.
Saar pushes for more embassies
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar touted expanding relations with Colombia and encouraged countries to set up embassies in Jerusalem, ignoring Palestinian claims to the city.
The main idea
Colombia will open an embassy in Jerusalem next week, becoming the latest country to establish a diplomatic presence in the city claimed by both Israelis and Palestinians.
