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Colombia withdraws from Hague Group and opens embassy in Jerusalem
Colombia has announced its official withdrawal from the Hague Group, an international alliance established on January 31, 2025, to coordinate legal and diplomatic actions regarding Israel's activities in Palestinian territories. Foreign Minister Omar Bula stated the decision was made because the group was “created to isolate and attack Israel,” a stance rejected by the Colombian government. Colombia’s departure from the group, where it also held a co-chair position, follows previous withdrawals by Bolivia and Honduras.
This strategic shift in foreign policy coincides with the restoration of full diplomatic ties between Bogotá and Tel Aviv under President Abelardo de la Espriella. As part of this rapprochement, Colombia officially opened its embassy in Jerusalem on October 14, 2026. The move, which follows a 2024 diplomatic rupture under the previous administration of Gustavo Petro, has drawn sharp condemnation from 19 Arab and Islamic nations, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. These nations issued a joint statement declaring the move “null and void,” arguing it violates UN Security Council resolutions and undermines the two-state solution by attempting to change the legal status of Jerusalem.
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Abelardo De La Espriella · Benjamin Netanyahu · Colombia · Gaza Strip · Gideon Sa'ar · Israel · Jerusalem · Omar Bula · Omar Díaz · Palestine · Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates · United Nations
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Secretary-General of the OIC sent a message to the Colombian Foreign Minister urging a reversal of the decision. khabaragency1.khabaragency.net
- [● 4 SOURCES] The move contravenes UN Security Council resolutions 476 (1980) and 478 (1980). www.la-epoca.com.bo · khabaragency1.khabaragency.net · qudsnet.com · minanews.net
- [● 10 SOURCES] Colombia has opened its embassy to Israel in Jerusalem. khabaragency1.khabaragency.net · qudsnet.com · www.cablenoticias.com · www.eje21.com.co · www.la-epoca.com.bo · +4 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The opening of the Colombian embassy in occupied Jerusalem is a grave violation of international law and UN resolutions. www.la-epoca.com.bo · khabaragency1.khabaragency.net · qudsnet.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Measures to modify the legal status of Jerusalem are null and lack legal validity. www.la-epoca.com.bo · khabaragency1.khabaragency.net · qudsnet.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Arab and Islamic nations, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, condemned the decision as an attempt to undermine peace efforts and the two-state solution. khabaragency1.khabaragency.net · qudsnet.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Colombian embassy is the tenth international representation to open in Jerusalem. www.cablenoticias.com · www.eje21.com.co · minanews.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bula stated the embassy opening is a decisive step to strengthen ties between Colombia and Israel. khabaragency1.khabaragency.net · www.cablenoticias.com · www.eje21.com.co
- [● 2 SOURCES] Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar described the embassy opening as a victory for Israel's diplomatic struggle. www.cablenoticias.com · www.eje21.com.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hashd stated the move contravenes UN Security Council resolutions 476 (1980) and 478 (1980). icspr.ps
- [● 10 SOURCES] President Abelardo de la Espriella initiated the policy shift to restore diplomatic relations with Israel. www.cablenoticias.com · www.israelnetz.com · rr.pt · israelmyglory.org · 1000noticias.com.py · +5 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the embassy opening as a violation of international law and UN resolutions. khabaragency1.khabaragency.net · icspr.ps · 360radio.com.co · www.la-epoca.com.bo · qudsnet.com