Colombia's incoming government formally announced Friday that it will withdraw its intervention in the lawsuit against Israel at the International Criminal Court in The Hague and restore the historic alliance. The withdrawal will take effect only after the new president's inauguration in early August, according to Israeli media reports (N12, ynet).
The incoming Colombian government, led by President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella, officially announced Friday that it will withdraw its intervention in the case against Israel at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. The announcement came after a meeting between Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and his Colombian counterpart Omar Bula Escobar in Washington on Thursday. According to Israeli media, the withdrawal will take effect only after the new president is sworn in, expected in early August. The move signals a restoration of the historic alliance between Colombia and Israel, reversing the previous administration's decision to join the ICC case. As The Zioneer reported on June 24, de la Espriella has pledged to strengthen ties and move the Colombian embassy to Jerusalem.
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