Colombia Opens Embassy in Jerusalem Amid Regional Tensions

Saudi Arabia is expected to ramp up strikes against the Iran-backed Houthis following a deadly attack on Riyadh's airport. In diplomacy, Colombia has officially opened its embassy in Jerusalem, recognizing the city as Israel's capital and renewing bilateral ties. Meanwhile, US Security Coordinator Sean Salene criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government for stalling key aspects of the Gaza security plan, particularly Palestinian police training. The IDF also reported ongoing Hamas activity around a Gaza hospital. Amid rising antisemitism concerns, a UK campaign "Some people are Zionist! Get over it!" launched in response to a Green Party motion, alongside a growing social media trend of non-Jewish individuals declaring Zionism. Domestically, former PM Naftali Bennett outlined conditions for Benjamin Netanyahu to serve in a future government, while Yair Golan and Itamar Ben-Gvir exchanged sharp criticisms over comments on Iran. The European Parliament also adopted a resolution to address "Islamist entryism" and consider adding the Muslim Brotherhood to the EU terror list.

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