Israel Suspends Security Exports to Colombia Amid Rising Tensions
Israel has announced the suspension of security exports to Colombia in response to remarks made by Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who has criticized Israel's military response to a recent Hamas attack and compared it to Nazi persecution. Israel accuses Petro of expressing support for Hamas terrorists and fueling antisemitism. Colombia's armed forces, which have been engaged in a long-standing conflict, rely on Israeli arms and aircraft. President Petro has stated that if necessary, Colombia will suspend foreign relations with Israel. Opposition parties in Colombia have criticized the government's response to the Israel-Hamas conflict.