Colombia Quits Anti-Israel "The Hague Group"
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Colombia's Foreign Minister Omar Bolla announced Wednesday that the South American nation has officially requested to leave "The Hague Group," an alliance formed to counter Israel diplomatically. The announcement came during the inauguration of Colombia's new embassy in Jerusalem. Bolla criticized his country's previous government for not condemning terrorism and for fostering antisemitism. The "The Hague Group," formed in February 2025, aims to enforce international court orders against Israel and combat arms sales to the country.
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- Colombia officially requested to withdraw from "The Hague Group," an anti-Israel diplomatic alliance.
- Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bolla announced the withdrawal during an event in Jerusalem.
- The "The Hague Group" was formed in February 2025 by nine nations, including South Africa and Malaysia.
- The group aims to enforce international court orders against Israeli officials and combat arms sales to Israel.
- Colombia's decision follows a recent warming of relations with Israel, including recognition of sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
Colombia has officially requested to withdraw from "The Hague Group," an alliance formed to counter Israel diplomatically, announced Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bolla on Wednesday. The announcement was made during a reception in Jerusalem celebrating the opening of Colombia's new embassy in the capital, attended by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar.
"Today, Colombia officially requested to withdraw from the group created to isolate and attack Israel. We reject this approach," Bolla stated at the event. He criticized his country's previous administration, saying, "The previous government in Colombia not only failed to clearly condemn terrorism, but it also opened the door to what may be the most violent wave of antisemitism in Colombia's history in recent years, following a despicable global trend." He added, "The administration of President De la Espriella, this Foreign Ministry, and this Foreign Minister will not remain silent. We will not allow this plague to spread across the country without a response and without confrontation. We will not permit it."
The "The Hague Group" was established in February 2025 by nine nations, led by South Africa and Malaysia. Its stated goals include enforcing international court orders against Israeli officials and decisions related to the Gaza war and Israeli control over Judea and Samaria. The member states also pledged to combat arms sales to Israel and prevent the docking of ships that could facilitate such sales. Other members include Bolivia, Belize, Honduras, Namibia, Senegal, Chile, and Cuba.
This move follows a significant warming of relations between Colombia and Israel after approximately two years of diplomatic estrangement. In August, Colombia became the second country globally to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. It also decided to freeze the establishment of a Colombian embassy in Ramallah and withdraw from the lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague. The two nations also agreed to mutually abolish visa requirements for their citizens.
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