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Colombia Rescinds Support for South Africa's ICJ Case Against Israel
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By Itamar Eichner
First reported by Ynet · 1 hour ago
What happened
Colombia has informed the International Court of Justice that it is withdrawing support for South Africa's genocide case against Israel. This action is part of a policy shift by Colombia's new president, who has also restored diplomatic ties and plans to move the embassy to Jerusalem.
- 01Colombia withdraws support for South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ.
- 02The decision aligns with a broader shift in Colombian foreign policy under President Abelardo de la Espriella.
- 03Colombia has also restored diplomatic relations and plans to move its embassy to Jerusalem.
- 04The genocide case was filed by South Africa against Israel concerning the war in Gaza.
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