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Categories: POLITICS

Colombia‑Israel diplomatic normalization

Entities: Colombia · Abelardo De La Espriella · Israel · Gideon Sa’ar · Vivian Aisen

Overview

In mid‑July 2026 Colombia’s president‑elect announced a reversal of the 2024 decision to cut ties with Israel, pledging to restore full diplomatic and economic relations and to open a Colombian embassy in Jerusalem. The plan drew condemnation from Hamas and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, which called it a violation of Palestinian rights and United Nations resolutions.

Two weeks later Israel confirmed the appointment of Vivian Aisen as its ambassador to Colombia, signalling the concrete steps toward normalisation. Both governments agreed to reopen embassies, appoint new ambassadors, and cooperate on innovation, security and technology projects, with the full restoration of ties set to take effect after the Colombian president’s inauguration on 7 August.

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Israel appoints Vivian Aisen as ambassador to Colombia as diplomatic ties are restored

    Israel named Vivian Aisen ambassador to Colombia as both nations move to restore diplomatic ties, reopening embassies and planning joint projects after a May 2024 break.

  2. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Colombia's Planned Embassy in Jerusalem Sparks International Condemnation

    Colombia plans to open an embassy in Jerusalem, reversing a 2024 diplomatic break with Israel. Hamas and the OIC condemned the move as a violation of Palestinian rights and UN resolutions, urging reversal.

Sources

boyaca7dias.com.co · elespectador.com · europesays.com · hsbnoticias.com · sana.sy · ypagency.net