Bolivia becomes first country to sever ties with Israel over its attacks on the Gaza Strip
- Bolivia has decided to break diplomatic relations with Israel in protest of the Israeli military offensive in Gaza, which has resulted in civilian casualties and displacement of Palestinians.
- The South American country had previously cut diplomatic ties with Israel in 2009 under the government of President Evo Morales for similar reasons.
- The recent decision to sever diplomatic relations came after President Luis Arce was pressured by Morales to condemn Israel and declare it a terrorist state.
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Bolivia cuts ties with Israel over Gaza strikes
Bolivia said on Tuesday it was severing diplomatic ties with Israel over its “disproportionate” attacks in Gaza, as two other Latin American countries recalled their ambassadors over the mounting humanitarian crisis. Bolivia “has decided to cut diplomatic relations with the State of Israel, in repudiation and condemnation of the aggressive and disproportionate Israeli military offensive being carried out in the Gaza Strip,” deputy foreign minist…
U.S. governors push universities to combat anti-Semitism amid Israel-Gaza conflict
'You cannot ignore these threats and hope they go away,' said Gov. Hochul. 'Talking about them, talking about prosecuting, talking about trying to foster some understanding. There should be a greater sense of empathy for these students.'
Bolivia was the first Latin American country to break off diplomatic relations with Israel. The background is also a domestic political power struggle between former President Evo Morales and incumbent Luis Arce.
Bolivia cuts ties with Israel over Gaza strikes
Bolivia cuts ties with Israel, Colombia and Chile recall ambassadors in protest of disproportionate attacks in Gaza. Brazil's President urges ceasefire, citing "terrorist attack" by Hamas and "millions of innocents" killed in Gaza.
Bolivia severs ties with Israel over war in the Gaza Strip, as Colombia and Chile recall ambassadors
Diplomatic relations between Israel and a spate of South American countries have frosted or severed, amid its ongoing military campaign in the Gaza Strip.
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