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Colombia sees criticism from Arab states after recognizing Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights

Spanish media have already described the move as a "diplomatic crisis with Arab countries," while Colombian media have reported extensively on the wave of condemnations.

Colombia's President Abelardo De La Espriella speaks before visiting sites damaged by Monday's earthquake, in Manizales, Colombia, August 11, 2026.
President of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends the 34th Arab League summit, in Baghdad, Iraq, May 17, 2025; illustrative.

Egypt not Arab country using diplomacy to lower Israel's guard, Netanyahu adviser says

Iron Dome batteries are seen stationed near the southern Israeli city of Sderot, August 6, 2022

From hatred to humanity: How we can bring real peace to the Middle East - opinion

A year ago, the Israel-based Coalition for Regional Security expressed hope that US President Donald Trump could forge a regional alliance for peace, but Gulf analysts do not believe Saudi Arabia and other states would normalize ties with Israel due to the war in Gaza. PremiumPremium

Pause, not peace: Left out of talks, Gulf states brace for next round of Iran war


Dershowitz to sue against Israeli flag ban at sports events in Arab states

“It starts with sports, but it won’t end there,” Harvard Prof. Alan Dershowitz warned. “We won’t allow the Jewish state to be treated like it’s a second-class country.”

Members of the Israeli delegation parade during the Opening Ceremony of the 2015 European Games at the Olympic Stadium in Baku

Voices from the Arab World: When foreign powers perpetuate local wars

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

GIRLS STAND next to a poster depicting Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (right) and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 2017.

Fatah official: Efforts underway to arrange rare Abbas-Haniyeh meeting

The Arab world is 'in a state of hesitation' following President Donald Trump’s changes to US policy on Jerusalem.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (R) talks with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

Moderate Arab allies of US also blast Trump

The sharp, unambiguous nature of the denunciations reflect the continued resonance of Jerusalem as sacred turf in Arab and Muslim eyes.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Minister of Defense Mohammed bin Salman attends a signing ceremony between US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (not pictured) at the Royal Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 20, 2017

UN special envoy: No peace with Arabs while ignoring Palestinian statehood

Nickolay Mladenov also speaks about the rise and fall of ISIS.

An Israeli border policeman shouts at journalists during clashes with between Israeli troops and Palestinian protesters near the Jewish settlement of Bet El, near the West Bank city of Ramallah October 30, 2015.

Liberman urges moderate Arab leaders to visit Jerusalem, unite against Iran

Liberman called on Arab leaders to follow former Egyptian president Anwar Sadat’s footsteps on the eve of the anniversary of his historic visit to Israel.

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In surprising move, Arab states slated to withdraw anti-Israel UNESCO resolution

"Time will tell whether this is a tactical change or a new approach."

AN AERIAL view of the Old City of Jerusalem.

Iran’s shocking nuclear bravado

And the Arab world’s meddlesome response.

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