‘I'm almost in tears’: Colombia quits Hague Group as Jerusalem embassy opens — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/i-m-almost-in-tears-colombia-quits-hague-group-as-jerusalem-embassy-opensContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Colombia Opens Jerusalem Embassy and Quits Hague Grouphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/i-m-almost-in-tears-colombia-quits-hague-group-as-jerusalem-embassy-openshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/i-m-almost-in-tears-colombia-quits-hague-group-as-jerusalem-embassy-opens#u134726Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:45:41 +0000Colombia has opened an embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the 10th country to do so, and officially requested to withdraw from the Hague Group. Foreign Minister Omar Bula Escobar announced the withdrawal from the coalition, which coordinates legal and diplomatic actions against Israel, during an emotional speech. This move restores diplomatic ties and a free trade deal with Israel under President Abelardo de la Espriella, reversing the policies of former President Gustavo Petro. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the move as part of a revival of ties with Latin America.Why it mattersFormer