The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, announced on Labor Day in Bogotá that his country will be breaking diplomatic relations with Israel. In his speech, Petro emphasized the need for rebellion and resistance, focusing on the situation in Gaza and Palestine. He criticized the Israeli government, referring to it as genocidal and made the decision to terminate relations with Israel.
Petro’s statements come in response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas, with Petro making previous comments comparing Israeli actions to the Holocaust and accusing them of genocide. This has led to tensions between the two countries, including the suspension of the purchase of Israeli weapons by Colombia.
Israel and Colombia have summoned ambassadors from each other’s countries to protest the situation, with Petro’s decision to break diplomatic ties escalating the situation further. The Colombian president’s announcement has sparked debate and discussions on the international stage regarding the conflict in the Middle East.
