Colombia to Withdraw From ICJ Case Against Israel
- Colombia's incoming government will withdraw its intervention in South Africa's International Court of Justice case accusing Israel of genocide, reversing previous support under President Gustavo Petro.
- The decision follows a meeting in Washington between Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Colombia's incoming Foreign Minister Omar Bula, agreeing to restore diplomatic and economic relations starting August 7, 2026.
- The agreement includes exchanging ambassadors, removing visa requirements, and plans for Colombia to open an embassy in Jerusalem, signaling a major shift in Colombia's foreign policy toward Israel.
- Under the outgoing administration, Colombia severed diplomatic ties with Israel and supported South Africa's ICJ case; the new government aims to restore relations and regain international reliability.
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The Algemeiner
ussanews.comColombia to Withdraw Support for South Africa’s ICJ Genocide Case Against Israel as Ties with Jerusalem Are Restored
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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