Colombia Severing Diplomatic Ties With Israel

Published MAY 2 2024

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The Spin

Actions to isolate Israel will only hurt the countries that choose to cut ties. Israel's history of isolation hasn't hindered its growth, as the nation has prioritized its own interests, especially in matters of defense. Despite international alienation, Israelthe nation remains resolute in doing what it needs to do to survive.

The Jerusalem Post

Israel's unrestrained violence in Gaza has been compared to apartheid and makes it subjected to accountability by international courts, so it's no surprise the list of countries rightly cutting ties with Israel is growing. It's time for the US and other Western allies to pressure Israel enough for it to change course significantly.

The New Arab

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 76% chance that Israel will expand its ground invasion to the city of Rafah before June 1, 2024, according to the Metaculus prediction community.