Colombia Leaves Hague Group Coalition Against Israel
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Colombia announced its withdrawal from the Hague Group, an international coalition formed to pressure Israel, marking a significant diplomatic shift. This move follows the inauguration of Colombia's embassy in Jerusalem and the re-establishment of relations under President Abelardo de la Espriella. The new administration has also reversed previous decisions, including withdrawing from ICJ proceedings against Israel and nullifying the termination of a free trade agreement.
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- Colombia has withdrawn from the Hague Group, an international coalition formed to pressure Israel.
- The decision follows the inauguration of Colombia's embassy in Jerusalem and a diplomatic rapprochement.
- The new Colombian administration under President Abelardo de la Espriella is behind the policy shift.
- Colombia had previously withdrawn from proceedings against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
- The free trade agreement between Colombia and Israel has been reinstated.
- Colombia has officially recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
Colombia announced on Thursday its withdrawal from the Hague Group, an international coalition established to pressure Israel over the situation in the Gaza Strip. This decision signifies a further step in the diplomatic rapprochement between Bogota and Jerusalem, occurring just days after the inauguration of the Colombian embassy in the Israeli capital. As a founding member of the organization, launched in January 2025, Colombia is relinquishing its membership and co-presidency. Bolivia and Honduras have also exited the coalition.
The shift in diplomatic policy is attributed to a change in government in Bogota. The new administration, which favors closer ties with Israel, has denounced the group's direction. This withdrawal follows a series of actions taken since the election of President Abelardo de la Espriella and the re-establishment of diplomatic relations with Israel. Previously, Bogota had withdrawn its participation in the proceedings against Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
On Wednesday, the foreign ministers of both nations attended the inauguration of the new Colombian embassy in Jerusalem, a symbol of the improving relations. The day before, they had also exchanged letters nullifying the previous administration's decision to terminate the free trade agreement between Colombia and Israel. Additionally, Colombia has officially recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. These moves underscore the new Colombian government's policy change, aiming to move past the tensions experienced under the previous presidency.
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