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Colombia Restores Ties, Meets Israeli Foreign Minister After Trade Deal

8/10/2026

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New Colombian cabinet ministers met Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Vice President José Manuel Restrepo in Cali on August 7, 2026, restoring diplomatic ties.
President Abelardo de la Espriella pledged friendlier relations with Israel, reversing former President Gustavo Petro’s 2024 severance over genocide accusations.
Senior Colombian ministers of foreign, defense, finance, justice, trade, industry and environment discussed cooperation after Israel reinstated the free-trade agreement and moved its embassy to Jerusalem.

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New Colombian cabinet ministers met Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Vice President José Manuel Restrepo in Cali on August 7, 2026, restoring diplomatic ties.
President Abelardo de la Espriella pledged friendlier relations with Israel, reversing former President Gustavo Petro’s 2024 severance over genocide accusations.
Senior Colombian ministers of foreign, defense, finance, justice, trade, industry and environment discussed cooperation after Israel reinstated the free-trade agreement and moved its embassy to Jerusalem.