Colombia withdraws from ICC case against Israel, promises new embassy in Jerusalem
The announcement, made by incoming Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriell, said that Colombia aims to restore the "historic ties with Israel," following the government of Gustavo Petro
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Colombia is reversing its position on the International Criminal Court case against Israel and pledging to open an embassy in Jerusalem, signaling a sharp foreign policy shift under its incoming president. The move breaks with the previous administration's stance and aims to rebuild bilateral relations that had deteriorated. The key question is whether this diplomatic pivot will be sustained once the new government takes office.