# 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.
- Title: Colombia to open embassy in Jerusalem · Al Jazeera | Shortify
- Summary: Israel announces Colombia will establish a diplomatic mission in the disputed city, joining a small group of countries rejecting the international consensus…
- Keywords: colombia, israel, jerusalem, embassy, gideon saar, israel-palestine conflict, news, world, politics, open, Al Jazeera
- Source: Al Jazeera — https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/8/colombian-embassy-to-open-in-jerusalem-israeli-fm-says?traffic_source=rss
- Author: Al Jazeera Staff
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: colombia, israel, jerusalem, embassy, gideon saar, israel-palestine conflict, news, world, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.