Colombia Quits "The Hague Group" Targeting Israel
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Colombia has withdrawn from "The Hague Group," an international bloc formed in January 2025 to coordinate actions against Israel. Foreign Minister Omar Boula Escobar stated the country rejects the group's approach. This decision follows recent steps by Colombia to restore ties with Israel, including withdrawing from a case at the ICJ and reopening its embassy in Jerusalem.
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- Colombia officially requested withdrawal from "The Hague Group" targeting Israel.
- Foreign Minister Omar Boula Escobar stated Colombia rejects the group's approach.
- The Hague Group was established in January 2025 to coordinate actions against Israel.
- Bolivia and Honduras previously exited the bloc.
- Colombia also withdrew from proceedings in South Africa's ICJ case against Israel.
- The country officially reopened its embassy in Jerusalem on October 14.
Colombia has officially announced its withdrawal from a bloc of nations known as "The Hague Group," established in January 2025 to coordinate diplomatic and legal actions against Israel. The country's Foreign Minister, Omar Boula Escobar, stated, "Colombia has officially requested withdrawal from The Hague Group, created to isolate and attack Israel. We reject this approach." This move signifies a shift in Colombia's foreign policy and its efforts to mend relations with Israel following the election of a new president. Previously, Bolivia and Honduras had also exited the group. In September, Bogota rescinded its participation in the proceedings of South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. On October 14, Colombia formally reopened its embassy in Jerusalem.
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