In the middle of his speech, President Gustavo Petro announced that as of May 2, 2024, diplomatic relations with Israel will be broken.
“Today perhaps the world could be summarized in one word, perhaps all the slogans, all those colors could be summarized in a single word that vindicates the need for rebellion, for the raised flag and resistance, and that word is Gaza, it is called Palestine. . (…) Here, before you, the President of the Republic announces that tomorrow diplomatic relations with the State of Israel will be broken. For having a government, for having a president, genocidal! I believe that today all of humanity in the streets, by the millions, agrees with us and we with them,” Petro expressed.
According to the president, the justification is due to the fact that “today, humanity in all the streets agrees with us: the era of genocide, of the extermination of an entire people before our eyes, before our humanity, cannot return. If Palestine dies, humanity dies and we are not going to let it die.”
The Colombian president emphasized the importance of not allowing the extermination of Palestine, a position that reflects his firm government support for Palestine and his criticism of Israel’s actions.
This positioning has become evident through different diplomatic movements and public statements. Colombia’s Foreign Ministry recently endorsed a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in the region, setting a precedent in the South American country’s attitude toward the conflict.
Despite its firm critical stance towards Israel, the Colombian government has not explicitly condemned the Hamas attacks, which has generated a complex diplomatic scenario. A few weeks ago, Colombia recalled its ambassador to Israel, Margarita Manjarrez, for consultations, further evidencing the tensions between the two nations.
“Today we are not filling Bolívar Square in Bogotá, we are filling the center of all of Bogotá, which is different,” said Petro, alluding to the magnitude and importance of the mobilization and support for Palestine, highlighting a feeling of unity and concern. global that transcends the borders of Colombia.
This statement symbolizes not only support for Palestine but also a call to the international community to recognize the seriousness of the situation and work together towards a peaceful solution.
Colombia’s role in the international arena and its position regarding global conflicts is in a process of redefinition, especially under the leadership of Petro, who has shown a particular interest in actively participating in global discourses on peace and justice. The president’s position in this particular conflict seeks to show his commitment to human rights and a commitment to diplomacy and dialogue as key tools for conflict resolution.
The complexity of the conflict between Israel and Palestine has generated a global debate and diverse positions on the part of the international community. The inclusion of Colombia, under the Petro administration, in this dialogue reflects not only a more active foreign policy committed to global causes but also a willingness to participate in the political and social dynamics that define the 21st century.
Israel’s response to Colombia’s statements and actions will be decisive in the future of bilateral relations between both countries. Meanwhile, Petro’s government continues to navigate complex diplomatic waters, seeking to balance its principles with the challenges of participating in long-standing and highly sensitive international conflicts.
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