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Colombia Withdraws From Hague Group, Signaling Major Shift in Israel Relations
Colombia has officially requested to withdraw from "The Hague Group," an international bloc established in January 2025 to coordinate diplomatic and legal actions against Israel. Foreign Minister Omar Boula Escobar announced the decision on Tuesday, stating that Colombia rejects the group's approach, which he described as being created to isolate and attack Israel.
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What happened
- 01Colombia has officially requested to withdraw from "The Hague Group," an international bloc created to isolate and attack Israel.
- 02Foreign Minister Omar Boula Escobar stated that Colombia rejects the group's approach of targeting Israel.
- 03The Hague Group was established in January 2025 to coordinate diplomatic and legal actions and reinforce International Criminal Court rulings.
- 04The decision follows the election of President Abelardo de la Espriella, reversing the anti-Israel policies of former President Gustavo Petro.
- 05Colombia officially reopened its embassy in Jerusalem on October 14 and has recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
- 06In September, Colombia withdrew its intervention in South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
- 07Bolivia and Honduras have also previously exited the international bloc.
The withdrawal marks a major shift in Colombia's foreign policy following the election of President Abelardo de la Espriella. Under former President Gustavo Petro, Colombia had severed diplomatic relations with Israel in 2024 and played a prominent role in the group, which aims to reinforce International Criminal Court decisions and coordinate actions regarding the war in Gaza.
Under its new administration, Colombia has actively worked to restore and strengthen its ties with Israel. In September, Bogota withdrew its participation in South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. On October 14, Colombia officially reopened its embassy in Jerusalem, and the new government has also recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
Colombia is not the first nation to leave the bloc, as Bolivia and Honduras have also previously exited "The Hague Group."
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