Colombia's president-elect moves to restore full diplomatic ties with Israel
Colombia's president-elect De la Espriella spoke with Israel's President Herzog and agreed to move ahead with restoring full diplomatic relations. Current President Gustavo Petro severed ties in May 2024 over Israel's war in Gaza. The incoming administration is reversing that stance.
Colombia's president-elect De la Espriella held a phone call with Israel's President Isaac Herzog on July 2. According to Rio Times, the two agreed to move ahead with restoring full diplomatic relations between the countries.
Current President Gustavo Petro severed ties in May 2024 over Israel's war in Gaza. De la Espriella, who won June's election, is preparing to take over the administration and reverse that decision.
A potential normalisation would mark a clear shift in Colombia's foreign-policy direction of recent years. Observers will watch how quickly the steps proceed after the handover and how trade and security cooperation between the two countries take shape.
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