Colombia Severing Diplomatic Ties With Israel
Colombia Severing 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
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, the nation remains resolute in doing what it needs to do to survive.
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.
