Colombian President Thanks Netanyahu for Earthquake Aid, Calls for Renewed Alliance

Colombian President Gustavo Petro spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to express gratitude for Israel's humanitarian assistance and rescue teams sent following a recent earthquake in Colombia. In a message posted on X, the Colombian president emphasized the opportunity to forge a new chapter in bilateral relations, highlighting friendship, solidarity, cooperation, and mutual respect. He stated, "Colombia and Israel, always friends and allies!" This exchange underscores the strengthening ties between the two nations in the wake of the natural disaster.