Colombia recognized Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights

Colombia recognized Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

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Colombia's government recognized Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
The recognition was announced by Colombia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs via a statement published on social media.
The Colombian government cited the strategic importance of the Golan Heights for Israel's national defense and security.
The decision follows the inauguration of President Ábelardo de la Espriella on August 7, 2024.
The previous Colombian administration, under President Gustavo Petro, had severed diplomatic relations with Israel in May 2024 in response to military actions in Gaza.
Colombia intends to restore diplomatic relations with Israel and relocate its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
The Golan Heights were captured by Israel from Syria during the 1967 Six-Day War.
Israel's annexation of the Golan Heights in 1981 was not internationally recognized, and the UN Security Council rejected Israel's sovereignty over the territory.

Colombia became the second country in the UN to recognize Israel's right to the Golan Heights, after the United States in 2019. — vedomosti
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar described the recognition as a demonstration of leadership, values, and commitment to Israel, and stated that Israel appreciated the gesture. — vedomosti
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the 'Council of Peace' document on Gaza and stated that the IDF would not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas was destroyed. — vedomosti