De la Espriella pledges to restore Colombia’s relations with Israel (opens original article in a new tab)

Colombia's president-elect has pledged to restore relations with Israel, reversing the previous administration's decision to cut ties over the Gaza war and criticism of Israel's actions.

• Colombia's president-elect pledged to restore relations with Israel after ties were severed over Gaza war
• Petro's administration had cut diplomatic ties with Israel, citing genocide accusations and anti-Semitic remarks
• De la Espriella's win marks a shift in Colombia's foreign policy towards Israel and the US