Colombia

Israeli national wanted in $16.7 million Dubai fraud case arrested in Colombia

According to Colombian police, Mezrahi is wanted by authorities in the United Arab Emirates to serve a prison sentence for fraud, money laundering, forgery, and the use of falsified private documents

A 61-year-old Israeli national known by the nickname "El Banquero" (The Banker) arrested at El Dorado International Airport in Bogota, Colombia.
Minister Omar Bula cuts the ribbon, FM Gideon Saar and Mayor Moshe Lion -  credit Rafi Ben Hakoon - GPO.jpeg - Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bula Escobar cuts the ribbon, alongside  Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion,  at the inauguration of Colombia's embassy in

Colombia deepens ties with Israel, considers Holocaust alliance membership after embassy opening

A new Embassy of Colombia is established in Jerusalem, October 14, 2026.

Colombia inaugurates new embassy in Jerusalem in reversal from previous break with Israel

People gather in an open area after an earthquake struck near the southern coast of Panama, in Panama City, Panama, October 9, 2026.

Shipping through the Panama Canal remains uninterrupted after country hit by a 7.7 mag. earthquake


‘Heal the world’: Jews’ sense of obligation to aid wherever disasters strike – opinion

The world might hate the Hebrews, but there is a reason as to why Israelis will never hate it back.

A preliminary team from Israel's humanitarian assistance delegation arrived in Venezuela, July 1, 2026.

Is the world turning against the Islamic Republic of Iran? - analysis

Fifty-six countries, ranging from the United States, Britain, France and Germany to Bahrain, Morocco and Japan, reaffirmed their commitment to enforcing the the UN restrictions restored against Iran.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks as he holds a picture of Ali Khamenei, former Supreme Leader of Iran, during the 81st United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, on September 23, 2026.

Iranian terror activity in Western Hemisphere jointly condemned by 11 regional countries

In addition the condemning Iran, the statement commended the work of the 11 signatory nations in their efforts to counter the Islamic regime.

 An Iranian missile system is displayed next to a banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during Iranian defence week, in a street in Tehran, Iran, September 24, 2024.

Why Israel must distinguish Kurds in Kermanshah, Iran from separatist movements - opinion

Israel risks losing the trust of patriotic Iranian Kurds by conflating them with separatist movements.

 Relief depicting the victory of Darius I over magus Gaumata with inscriptions in three languages, ancient Persian, Elamite and Babylonian, Bisotun (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2006), Iran.

Netanyahu meets Latin American leaders as Israel seeks deeper regional ties

Following his UN address, Netanyahu held talks with Latin American leaders on strengthening political, economic, and security cooperation, including possible expansion of the Isaac Accords.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (center) meets with Latin American leaders (L-R): Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Pereira, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, and Paraguayan President Santiago Peña in New York City, September 24, 2026.

Colombia officially withdraws from South Africa's ICJ genocide case against Israel

Israeli ambassador to Colombia Vivien Aisen echoed the remarks, saying Colombia chose "the right side of history" and made "a brave and responsible decision that we deeply appreciate."

Israel and Colombia flags at the peaceful protest of the members of the active reserve of the military and police forces against the government of Gustavo Petro, October 2023.

Israeli chess team penalized after Yom Kippur scheduling agreement falls apart

According to the Israel Chess Federation, the International Chess Federation agreed in writing that matches scheduled for Yom Kippur would be moved to accommodate the Israeli team.

The Dutch chess team is seen on Monday, September 21, 2026, at the Chess Olympiad  in Samarkand Uzbekistan sat across from empty seats and the Isreali team refused to play on Yom Kippur.

Former IDF soldier killed in paragliding accident during Colombia trip

Following the tragic news, the Chabad updates site reported that the city Chabad emissary Rabbi Levi Vanunu, in close cooperation with the Israeli Embassy there, is working around the clock.

Illustrative: Paragliders run to take off from Bello, Antioquia department, Colombia on February 11, 2026.

Colombia’s new Israel alliance is a strategic blow to Iran and its proxies - opinion

Colombia’s new government is reshaping alliances with Israel, reviving counterterrorism cooperation and strengthening a regional front against Iran, Hezbollah, and narco-terror networks

Members of the Colombian military attend the inauguration of a new unit to address rebel and crime gang activities along its border with Venezuela, in Cucuta, Colombia, October 6, 2021.

IDF helps Colombians find sufficiently safe homes, delegation deputy head tells 'Post' - exclusive

IDF officials told the Post that the disaster management and evaluation systems are designed to intake, track, and analyze damaged structures, especially in Cali, where most IDF efforts have focused.

IDF soldiers conduct operations in Colombia following the August 2026 earthquake, August 24, 2026.