The Colombian president announced the government's decision to cut ties with Israel due to the Gaza "genocide."

As tensions escalate between Colombia and Israel over the conflict in Gaza, Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced the severance of diplomatic ties with Israel, condemning its actions as "genocide." Israel's Foreign Minister criticized Petro's stance, accusing him of siding with terrorists. This move marks a significant deterioration in relations between the two countries, which had previously enjoyed close ties, particularly in military cooperation against drug cartels and rebel groups. Petro's support for Brazil's criticism of Israel further strained relations. Colombia and Brazil also supported South Africa's complaint against Israel at the International Court of Justice, alleging violations of the genocide convention during the Gaza assault.