Colombia withdraws support for South Africa's lawsuit against Israel

Colombia notified the International Court of Justice of its withdrawal of support for South Africa's genocide lawsuit against Israel. The decision was made as part of a policy shift by new President Abelardo de la Espriella, who previously lifted a ban on coal exports, restored diplomatic relations, and announced the relocation of the embassy to Jerusalem.

Colombia officially notified the International Court of Justice in The Hague of its withdrawal of support for South Africa's lawsuit accusing Israel of genocide in the Gaza Strip. The decision was made as part of a radical change in foreign policy by Colombia's new President Abelardo de la Espriella. Earlier, he had already lifted the ban on coal exports to Israel imposed by his predecessor, restored diplomatic relations, and announced the relocation of the Colombian embassy to Jerusalem. Thus, Colombia joins the list of countries reconsidering their stance toward Israel after the war in Gaza.