After more than two years of severed ties: Israel's ambassador to leave for Colombia

Israel's new ambassador to Colombia, Vivian Eisen, has received the approval of the Colombian government and will depart for the country this coming Sunday. She will join the Israeli aid mission following the earthquake. Meanwhile, Colombia recognized Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights, decided to move its embassy to Jerusalem, freeze the establishment of its embassy in Ramallah, and withdraw from the lawsuit filed by South Africa against Israel at the ICJ.

Israel's new ambassador to Colombia, Vivian Eisen, has received the Colombian government's approval for her appointment, and after more than two years of severed relations between the two countries, she is expected to depart for the country this coming Sunday and begin her tenure. Upon her arrival, she will join the rescue and humanitarian aid mission that Israel sent following the earthquake in Colombia. Her entry into office comes against the backdrop of a series of positive developments in relations: this week, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met with Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella. After the meeting, Colombia recognized Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights, making it the only country besides the United States to do so. In addition, Colombia decided to move its embassy to Jerusalem, freeze the establishment of a Colombian embassy in Ramallah, and withdraw from the lawsuit filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague. The two countries also agreed on the mutual abolition of visa requirements for their citizens.