Colombia’s newly elected President Abelardo de la Espriella visited a synagogue during Rosh Hashana and promised to always defend Israel, marking a stunning reversal in diplomatic relations.
During a Rosh Hashanah celebration in Barranquilla, Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said: “I will never stop defending Israel because it is the people of God, and I will always stand with Israel.” pic.twitter.com/GZJ01huIi4
— Arab News (@arabnews) September 14, 2026
During the Rosh Hashanah celebration in Barranquilla, Colombian president Abelardo de la Espriella affirms: “I will never stop defending Israel because it is the people of God, and I will always be with Israel.” pic.twitter.com/FcL3VmHrWu
— Eye on Palestine (@EyeonPalestine) September 13, 2026