Colombia to Withdraw From ICJ Case Against Israel
The incoming government will end Colombia’s intervention in the genocide case and restore diplomatic and economic ties with Israel, including embassy and visa changes.
- On Friday, the office of President-elect Abelardo announced the incoming Colombian government will withdraw the country's intervention in South Africa's ICJ case against Israel.
- The decision follows a meeting in Washington on Wednesday between Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Foreign Minister Omar Bula, where both sides agreed to restore diplomatic and economic ties.
- Reversing policies from President Gustavo Petro, the incoming administration intends to open an embassy in Jerusalem, marking a significant shift in Bogotá's approach to Israel.
- President-Elect Abelardo's office stated the administration would "return to a responsible position in the international arena," aiming to reestablish Colombia as a reliable international partner.
- Despite Colombia's withdrawal, South Africa continues its ICJ genocide case against Israel, with the court allowing proceedings to proceed despite Israeli objections that the allegations are "baseless.
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The Algemeiner
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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar meets with Colombia’s incoming Foreign Minister Omar Bula in Washington, where the two sides agreed …
The Times of Israel
BizTocColombia to withdraw from ICJ case against Israel
Colombia to pull out of ICJ case against Israel
Colombia’s president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, is withdrawing his country's support for South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, a move confirmed by Israel’s Foreign Ministry on Friday.The announcement followed a meeting in Washington on Wednesday between Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Colombia’s incoming foreign minister, Omar Bula.According to the Foreign Ministry in Jeru…
Colombia's elected president, Abelardo de la Espriella, promised to remove visas to Tel Aviv after ensuring that when he takes power his relationship with Israel will return.
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