Ministry of Foreign Affairs The USA classified this Wednesday as “unproductive” The decision to summon the ambassadors of Colombia and Chile in Israel for consultations following the escalation of conflicts in the Gaza Strip.
(In context: President Petro summons Colombia’s ambassador to Israel for consultations)
However, a spokesperson for this agency told EL TIEMPO that it shares with these countries the concerns about the dire humanitarian situation in this region.
(Also: Israel accuses Colombia of supporting Hamas terrorism after recalling its ambassador)
“While we share our concerns about the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and are actively leading efforts to address it, we do not believe that these measures to reduce diplomatic channels are productive of our shared goals of providing a long-term solution to the crisis.” the spokesman said in response to a question from this newspaper.
The USA further criticized Bolivia, which cut off relations with Tel Aviv this week. According to the spokesperson, this decision was “disappointing”.
Colombia, Chile and Bolivia had previously expressed their criticism of Israel’s attack on Gaza following Hamas’ terrorist attacks on October 7.
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Three countries led by left-wing governments hardened their positions this week following the attack. Bombing of a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip where hundreds of people are believed to have been killedThis is according to officials of Hamas, the Islamist group that controls Palestinian territory.
US Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar also harshly questioned the decision, especially that of President Gustavo Petro.
“Petro called his ambassador in Israel for consultations. This is not surprising. After the Hamas attack he only legitimized truly reprehensible things. If he breaks off relations with the State of Israel – which may happen – this will affect thousands of “Colombo”-Jews. This would be a decision of hatred! ” said Salazar from his account on social network X.
Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist group that de facto rules the Gaza Strip, celebrated this Wednesday the decision of the Bolivian Government to sever diplomatic relations with the “occupying power”, referring to Israel.
“We highly praise the bold stance taken by the Bolivian Government to sever relations with the Zionist entity in response to Israel’s fascist aggression and the brutal massacres carried out every minute against our people in the currently blockaded Gaza Strip,” the statement said. The statement was included. From the Palestinian group.
In addition, Hamas “highly praised” the decisions of Chile and Colombia to “withdraw their ambassadors from the Israeli presence in protest of its brutal aggression in Gaza.”
“We emphasize that these courageous stances will be honored in the history of these countries that strongly reject Israeli aggression and express their support for our just cause and the rights of our people to freedom and self-determination,” he said via Telegram channels. said. .
The statement said, “We reiterate our call to Arab and Islamic countries that have normalized their ties with the occupying Israeli structure, to withdraw their ambassadors and cut their ties with the fascist structure that murders children and women.”
debate over The decision regarding ambassadors in Israel came as both Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his Chilean counterpart Gabriel Boric went to Washington to attend the economic prosperity summit to which they were invited by President Joe Biden.
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