He Israeli Foreign Ministry met with the ambassador of Colombia, Margarita Manjarrezto communicate a discomfort that, in practical terms, had already translated into a review of political cooperation between the two countries.
At the meeting, the Israeli government wanted to make clear its “astonishment” because of the way Petro had reacted to the “savage terrorist attack“perpetrated by Hamas, according to a statement released on social networks by the Israeli ambassador to Colombia, Gali Dagan.
From Israel, they considered that Petro’s statements imply “support for the atrocities committed by terrorists” and “threaten the peace of the Jewish community in Colombia”, so “as a first measure” exports related to security issues are suspended.
Petro responded to Israel’s suspension: “We do not support genocides”
Despite Israel’s sanction, Petro made it clear that he will not withdraw any of his statements and noted: “The president of Colombia is not insulted“.
“If we have to suspend foreign relations with Israel, we suspend them. We do not support genocides“, he stated on the social network X.
The president appealed to other countries of Latin America to demonstrate “solidarity” with Colombia“an independent, sovereign and just people.”
“Of the town of Israel demanded help in peace in Colombia and help in the peace of Palestine and the world,” he added.
“The systematic attack on civilians is prohibited. Genocides are prohibited,” insisted the president, who also cHe confirmed his Government’s willingness to send humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip with support from Egypt.
“Someday the army and The government of Israel will ask us for forgiveness for what its men did in our land unleashing genocide. I will hug them and them and I will cry for the murder of Auschwitz and Gazaand for him Colombian Auschwitz. Hitler will be defeated for the good of humanityits democracy, peace and freedom in the world,” he concluded.
Source: Ambito
