Thousands protest across Colombia after government opens Jerusalem embassy

Thousands of Colombians have protested against President Abelardo de la Espriella, days after his government opened an embassy in Jerusalem and restored ties with Israel.

• Colombia opened its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, becoming the 10th country to do so, with Foreign Ministers Omar Bola and Gideon Saar in attendance.
• Thousands marched in Bogotá, Barranquilla, and Cali in the first protests against de la Espriella's government, called by former president Gustavo Petro's opposition.
• De la Espriella issued a decree Tuesday easing restrictions on security forces' use of force during protests.
• Hamas condemned the embassy opening as a violation of international law and called on Colombia to retract the decision.