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Jewish News 24 · Aug 10, 2026

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Colombia has recognized Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights, citing Israel’s security needs and the strategic importance of the territory amid continued instability in the Middle East. In a statement issued Saturday, Colombia’s Foreign Ministry said Israel faces persistent security threats along its borders and has a right to defend itself against external threats. The statement specifically cited the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack and said the violence underscored the “gravity and changing nature” of the threats facing Israel.

Colombia has recognized Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights, citing Israel’s security needs and the strategic importance of the territory amid continued instability in the Middle East. In a statement issued Saturday, Colombia’s Foreign Ministry said Israel faces persistent security threats along its borders and has a right to defend itself against external threats. The statement specifically cited the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack and said the violence underscored the “gravity and changing nature” of the threats facing Israel.

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