Colombia and Slovenia recently recognized a Palestinian state. Now they’re moving their embassies to Jerusalem.

Colombia and Slovenia, despite their geographical and cultural differences, are both experiencing significant shifts in their diplomatic relations with Israel. Both nations recently saw their leftist, pro-Palestinian governments replaced by right-wing leaders who have pledged to strengthen ties with Israel and move their embassies to Jerusalem.

• In Colombia, President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella, who will take office on August 7, has vowed to establish unprecedented relations with Israel and open an embassy in Jerusalem. This follows the previous administration's decision to sever diplomatic ties and halt trade with Israel.
• Slovenia's new Prime Minister, Janez Jansa, announced that his country would reverse its previous recognition of a Palestinian state and relocate its embassy to Jerusalem, making it the first EU member to do so. This marks a significant turnaround from the previous government's anti-Israel stance, which included banning imports from West Bank settlements and boycotting Eurovision.

Robert Waltl, president of the Liberal Jewish Community of Slovenia, called the move an "important and welcome milestone." These developments are part of a broader trend in Latin America, where a desire for change has led to a wave of right-wing electoral victories.