Gaza War: Colombia To Sever Diplomatic Ties With Israel
Gaza War: Colombia To Sever Diplomatic Ties With Israel
The Facts
Colombian Pres. Gustavo Petro Wednesday announced severing diplomatic ties with Israel over the Gaza war and "for having a genocidal president."
Colombian Pres. Gustavo Petro Wednesday announced severing diplomatic ties with Israel over the Gaza war, and called its president and government "genocidal."
The Spin
Israel faces increasing isolation in the international community. But Israel's history of isolation hasn't hindered its growth, and the nation has prioritized its own interests, especially in the matters of defense. Despite international alienation, Israel remains resolute in its actions. The world's loss in cutting ties with Israel will be significant.
The list of countries that have either recalled ambassadors or severed diplomatic ties with Israel is only growing. Tel Aviv's unrestrained violence in Gaza is increasingly being compared to apartheid and subjected to the International Criminal Court's accountability. Yet, the US and some Western allies have not pressured Israel enough for it to change course significantly.
