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At the UN, Colombia's President Compared Israel to the Nazi Regime
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67% centerFirst reported by Ynet · Jun 10, 2026
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What happened
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro compared Israel to the Nazi regime during a speech at the UN Security Council and said 20,000 people had been killed in Gaza. He also announced that Colombia would sever diplomatic relations with Israel over the war in Gaza. Relations between the two countries had already deteriorated after Colombia recalled its ambassador and condemned Israeli actions in Gaza.
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