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    Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem, drawing Saudi and Palestinian condemnation

    Colombia opened its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, becoming the tenth embassy in the city. Israel welcomed the move, while Saudi Arabia called it a violation of international law.

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