CNN —Colombia says it will break diplomatic relations with Israel on Thursday over its actions in Gaza.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro made the announcement at a rally at the Bolívar Square in Bogotá on Wednesday.
Its devastating response has since killed more than 34,000 people, according to the Palestinian health ministry.
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro at a rally in Bogota, Colombia, on May 1, 2024.
Bolivia cut diplomatic ties with Israel last year, citing “crimes against humanity committed against the Palestinian people” in the wake of Israel’s war with Hamas.
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Gustavo Petro, Petro, ” Israel, ” Katz, Luisa Gonzalez
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