Colombia has opened its embassy to Israel in Jerusalem , joining a small group of countries in taking the controversial step of backing Israel’s claim to sovereignty in the contested city. Palestinian officials swiftly denounced the inauguration on Wednesday that came as Israel is facing mounting international pressure over the genocidal war on Gaza, where three years of attacks have killed more than 74,000 people. The move by the administration of new Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella is a major shift from his left-wing predecessor Gustavo Petro, who in 2024 severed ties with Israel over the war on Gaza.
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