Israel's foreign minister slammed the 'hate-filled, antisemitic' decision, yet said relations between the two nations would remain warm.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro made the announcement at a rally in Bogotá's Bolívar Square on Wednesday, describing the Israeli government'sIsrael launched its assault in the Palestinian territory following terror group Hamas' attacks on October 7, which left more than 1,200 people dead and saw more than 250 taken hostage – many of whom remain in captivity today.Colombia's President Gustavo Petro at a rally in Bogota, Colombia, on May 1.
Israel's foreign minister, Israel Katz, condemned Colombia's announcement and accused Petro of rewarding Hamas, which controls Gaza, saying he was siding with the "most despicable monsters known to humanity".
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