Colombia condemns genocide in Gaza, threatens to sever ties with Israel
Colombian President Gustavo Petro yesterday announced his intention to send humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, which is suffering from a harsh siege as a result of the Israeli aggression.
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The basic needs of life must be protected in Gaza, he added, announcing that Colombia would send humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.
The Israeli occupation’s foreign minister responded saying: “Israel decided to stop security exports to Colombia.”
According to Israeli media, Tel Aviv summoned its Colombian ambassador in protest against Petro’s statements.
Petro denounced “the genocide” carried out by Israeli occupation aircraft in Gaza, demanding the protection of health sector workers. He went on to stress that systematic attacks on civilians and genocide must be stopped and international law adhered to.