Colombia and Slovenia recently recognized a Palestinian state. Now they’re moving their embassies to Jerusalem.
JERUSALEM — Colombia, the world’s second most populous Spanish-speaking nation after Mexico, has little in common with landlocked Slovenia, the second-smallest of the six republics that once comprised Yugoslavia. But when it comes to their…
Assessment
Two countries that recognized a Palestinian state under previous leftist governments are now preparing to move their embassies to Jerusalem after right-wing leaders took power. This signals a sharp reversal in diplomatic posture toward Israel, driven by domestic political change. The key question is whether other nations with similar recent government shifts will follow this pattern.