Colombia has demanded that Israel’s ambassador leave the country amid a dispute over President Gustavo Petro’s remarks regarding the war with Hamas.

Petro’s comparison of Israeli attacks on Gaza with Nazi persecution of the Jews prompted the demand for the ambassador’s departure.

The diplomatic tension has also led to Israel halting security exports to Colombia. Israel had accused Petro of making hostile and anti-Semitic statements, while Petro defended his stance against what he saw as genocide in Gaza.

Colombia’s armed forces use Israeli-made weapons and aircraft, making this rift significant given their historical ties to Israel and the U.S.

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    9 months ago

    So they are two nations who disagree with their totalitarian governments. Is that what you are implying given the OP saying People are not in agreement with their leaders actions?

    Basically: On one side, there is government staying at power due to threat of US killing their own people?? and on the other side there’s organization basically controlling government who is forced to stay at power under the threat of … getting killed by the first side ? … ehm… okay

    My point -> How so their people don’t give a damn if they are almost all against that?