Colombia and Slovenia recognized a Palestinian state. Now they’re moving embassies to Jlem

Colombia and Slovenia, despite their geographical differences, have recently undergone significant political shifts impacting their relations with Israel. Both nations, previously led by leftist, pro-Palestine governments, have elected right-wing leaders who have pledged to restore full diplomatic ties with Israel and move their embassies to Jerusalem.

• Colombia's President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella, set to take office on August 7, has promised to establish unprecedented relations with Israel, including opening an embassy in Jerusalem. This follows the previous administration's severance of diplomatic ties and cessation of trade with Israel.
• Slovenia's new Prime Minister Janez Jansa, who formed a coalition on May 22, immediately announced the cancellation of the country's previous recognition of Palestine and the relocation of its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. This would make Slovenia the first EU member to do so.
• These developments are seen as a significant diplomatic victory for Israel, with Ernest Herzog of the World Jewish Congress stating that opening an embassy in Jerusalem "would send a clear signal that Slovenia views Israel not only as a key regional partner but also as an important ally."
• The shifts are part of a broader trend in Latin America, where 12 of the last 15 elections have been won by right-wing candidates, reflecting a desire for change rather than a purely ideological conservative turn.