Colombian President Gustavo Petro made a significant announcement on Sunday evening, stating the possibility of suspending his country’s diplomatic relations with Israel.
This comes in response to Israel’s decision to halt the export of security supplies to Colombia.
Petro’s remarks were conveyed through a tweet on the “X” platform, where he clarified, saying, “If it becomes necessary to suspend our relations with Israel, we will do so. We do not support genocide, and the President of Colombia should not be subjected to humiliation. We call on Latin American countries for genuine solidarity with Colombia.”
Furthermore, Petro confirmed in another post that Colombia had decided to send humanitarian aid to the residents of the Gaza Strip.
He indicated that his government would engage with the Egyptian government to secure support for the delivery of this assistance to Gaza’s inhabitants.
Petro also appealed for an extraordinary meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, emphasizing that the European Union should remind Israel of its commitment to international law.
He stressed that systematic attacks against civilians and genocide are prohibited, and there must be protection for healthcare workers and hospitals.
This development highlights the growing tensions between Colombia and Israel, stemming from Israel’s decision to cease the export of security equipment to the South American nation.
It also underscores Colombia’s commitment to humanitarian efforts by sending aid to the people of Gaza, who have been affected by recent conflicts.
The situation remains fluid, and international attention is focused on the evolving relationship between Colombia and Israel, as well as Colombia’s role in addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The potential suspension of diplomatic relations between the two countries marks a significant turn of events in the region’s geopolitics.
