Colombia's new government under President Abelardo de la Espriella opened its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, becoming the 10th nation to establish an embassy in the disputed city. The move marks a significant shift in Colombian policy, following former left-wing President Gustavo Petro's decision to sever ties with Israel in 2024 over the Gaza war. De la Espriella also reinstated the free trade agreement between the two countries. Palestinian officials swiftly condemned the move, calling it a violation of international law and an undermining of the international community's consensus on Jerusalem's legal status.