Protesters in Colombia rally against ties with Israel
Summary
Hundreds of people protested in Bogotá, Colombia, against the new government’s decision to restore diplomatic and economic ties with Israel. The rally opposed Israel’s military actions in Gaza and criticized the government for opening an embassy in Jerusalem and recognizing Israeli control of the Golan Heights.Key Facts
- Protesters gathered in front of the Israeli embassy in Bogotá.
- They oppose Colombia’s new far-right government restoring relations with Israel.
- The protest marks three years since the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023.
- The new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, supports close ties with the US and Israel.
- Previous president Gustavo Petro had cut diplomatic relations with Israel over the Gaza conflict.
- Colombia reopened diplomatic relations and resumed Israeli arms imports.
- The government recognized Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights in 2024.
- Protesters say the government is no longer opposing what they see as atrocities in Palestine.
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