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Colombia Severs Diplomatic Relations with Israel

President of Colombia, one of the most vocal critics of Israel since the start of the war in Gaza.

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By
HELENA FRANSISCA NABABAN
· 4 minutes read
Colombian President Gustavo Petro waves the national flag in commemoration of International Workers' Day, Wednesday (1/5/2024), in Bogota, Colombia.
AFP / RAUL ARBOLEDA

Colombian President Gustavo Petro waves the national flag in commemoration of International Workers' Day, Wednesday (1/5/2024), in Bogota, Colombia.

BOGOTA, WEDNESDAY — President Colombia Gustavo Petro said Colombia was breaking diplomatic relations with Israel. The reason is that he considers Israel to have committed genocide in the war in the Gaza Strip. Colombia has also asked to join the International Court of Justice which is hearing cases of alleged Israeli genocide.

Petro made that statement on Wednesday (1/5/2024) local time or Thursday (2/5/2024) Indonesia time during the International Worker's Day commemoration in Bogota. Petro stated that countries cannot be passive in facing the crisis that is taking place in Gaza.

Editor:
FRANSISCA ROMANA
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