Colombia Officially Ends Diplomatic Relations with Israel
Colombia Officially Severs Diplomatic Relations with Israel
In a recent development, the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially announced its decision to sever diplomatic relations with the State of Israel. The decision was communicated to the Israeli Embassy in Bogota through a verbal note delivered yesterday.
According to the statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Israeli Ambassador was informed about the departure of diplomatic personnel from the country through the Protocol Directorate of the Ministry.
Despite the severance of diplomatic relations, consular activities in Tel Aviv and Bogota will continue, as mentioned in the statement.
Colombian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Luis Gilberto Murillo, reaffirmed President Gustavo Petro’s stance on the issue, stating that the ministry teams are actively working on the situation and will brief the Israeli Embassy on the matter within the week.
The decision to sever diplomatic ties with Israel was announced by President Petro on May 1, citing ongoing attacks against the Palestinian people in Gaza as the primary reason. Petro condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza, labeling them as genocide and emphasizing the need for international solidarity to prevent further humanitarian crisis.
As the diplomatic relations between Colombia and Israel come to an end, the global community is closely observing the developments and the impact it may have on the relations between the two nations.
