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Colombia became the second country to recognise Israel’s claim to the Golan Heights, a territory that Israel annexed from Syria in 1981 and that the international community largely considers illegally occupied. The recognition came just days after far‑right President Abelardo de la Espriella assumed office. Colombia’s move follows Israel’s long‑standing assertion of sovereignty over the area.

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