The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the Colombian government’s decision to open its embassy in Jerusalem this Wednesday (14) and classified it as a measure contrary to international law.
In the statement, the ministry states that the transfer of diplomatic representation constitutes a “flagrant violation of international law and United Nations resolutions”, in addition to representing an affront to the Palestinian people and their national rights.
The Jordanian Foreign Ministry also criticized the measure, classifying it as a “violation of international law and relevant international resolutions”.
The ceremony was attended by Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, his Colombian counterpart, Omar Bula, Colombia’s ambassador to Israel, Tania Gilinski, and the mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Lion.
In addition to Colombia, the United States, Guatemala, Honduras, Kosovo, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Fiji, Nauru and Somaliland currently maintain diplomatic representations in the city. Last week, Saar said the Democratic Republic of Congo intends to move the embassy “soon.”
Former president Gustavo Petro had interrupted diplomatic relations with Tel Aviv in 2024, in protest against the military and genocidal offensive by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration in the Gaza Strip. Abelardo de la Espriella, who took office in August, has shown himself to be an ally of Donald Trump’s government since his election campaign. He also contributed to rapprochement with Israel and reestablished the free trade agreement between the countries that Petro had terminated.
Source: www.brasildefato.com.br
