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Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem, becoming tenth country to do so

Times of Israel14 October 2026, 12:01 UTCIsrael

Sa'ar hails move as start of 'golden age in relations,' following inauguration of new right-wing president Abelardo de la Espriella

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