Qatar has strongly condemned the opening of Colombia's embassy in Israel in occupied Jerusalem, describing the action as a violation of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions. These statements were made by the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs in an official statement.
Statement from the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a statement released on Thursday: "Qatar condemns the opening of Colombia's embassy to Israel in the occupied city of Jerusalem and considers it a violation of international law and legitimate international resolutions, particularly UN Security Council Resolution 478 from 1980." The ministry emphasized that such actions alter the legal and historical status of Jerusalem.
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International Impacts and Reactions
Qatar also stressed the necessity for the international community to act against efforts to impose new realities in occupied Jerusalem. The country has called for the preservation of the legal and historical status of this city and the legal rights of the Palestinian people. These developments follow the resumption of diplomatic relations between Colombia and Israel after the decision of Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella. This action indicates a shift in Colombia's foreign policy, contrary to the previous decision of President Gustavo Petro in 2024 to sever relations with Israel.
In 1980, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 478, which called on member states to withdraw their diplomatic missions from Jerusalem, following a law passed by Israel declaring the city as its "complete and united capital." Colombia's action, being the tenth country or entity to take such a step, has raised serious concerns at the international level and escalates tensions in the region.
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