Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem and restores free trade with Israel
Colombia has opened an embassy in West Jerusalem under new far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella.
Al Jazeera English reports: Colombia has opened an embassy in West Jerusalem under new far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella.
This world story centres on Israel. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Colombia, West Jerusalem and Jerusalem.
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- Colombia, West Jerusalem, Jerusalem, President Abelardo
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