Bogota cuts ties with Israel over ‘genocidal’ Gaza campaign

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced his country will sever diplomatic ties with Israel, accusing its leader of being “genocidal” over the Gaza war. Petro, a harsh critic of Israel’s offensive that killed thousands in Gaza, said the world cannot accept “genocide” against Palestinians. Israel denounced Petro as “anti-Semitic and hateful,” saying he rewarded “Hamas murderers.” Hamas praised the move as a “victory,” urging other Latin American nations to follow suit.  Photo: AFP