Incoming Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella announced Sunday that his government will withdraw from the International Criminal Court case against Israel, aiming to restore historic ties, according to his statement.
Incoming Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella announced Sunday that his administration will withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) case against Israel, the first concrete step toward fulfilling his campaign pledge to restore diplomatic ties severed by outgoing President Gustavo Petro.
The announcement, which de la Espriella described as part of restoring 'historic ties with Israel,' follows a series of signals from the incoming government. As The Zioneer has reported, de la Espriella previously pledged to move Colombia's embassy to Jerusalem and to withdraw support for the International Court of Justice (ICJ) genocide case against Israel — a step his incoming foreign minister confirmed in a meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar in Washington.
The ICC case, brought by the Palestinian Authority, seeks investigations into Israeli officials. Colombia's withdrawal removes a key diplomatic irritant between the two countries. The incoming government is expected to take office in early August.
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- StrongColombia's new president announces first act: opening embassy in Jerusalem
- DevelopingColombia president-elect de la Espriella vows no ties with nations disrespecting democracy
- StrongColombia President de la Espriella reinforces pledge for 'stronger than ever' Israel ties
- StrongIsrael's Foreign Ministry hails Colombia's de la Espriella win as 'strategic shift'
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