Colombia’s Government Withdraws from The Hague Group, Created to Isolate Israel
The government of Abelardo de la Espriella continues to take action to strengthen relations with Israel. After opening Colombia’s embassy in Jerusalem, something few nations do, it announced that it is withdrawing the country from The Hague Group, which, according to the Colombian Foreign Ministry, was “created to isolate and attack Israel.” “We reject that […]
The Colombian government, led by Foreign Minister Omar Bula, has announced its withdrawal from The Hague Group, a coalition established to isolate and confront Israel. The move comes after the group's formation in January 2025, with Colombia being one of seven countries to join. Bula firmly rejects the group's approach, emphasizing Colombia's commitment to multilateralism, international law, and peaceful dispute resolution via the UN.
The group's withdrawal does not specify any immediate effects on Colombia's participation in other international forums.
Formed by Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Honduras, Malaysia, Namibia, Senegal, and South Africa, The Hague Group aimed to take legal and diplomatic action against Israel's alleged violations of international law against Palestinians. However, Colombia is not the only member to retract from the coalition; Bolivia and Honduras have already withdrawn. The group's stated mission is to hold Israel accountable for alleged grave violations through coordinated actions at national and international levels.
Colombia's foreign policy toward Israel has significantly evolved under the new administration, reversing the stance of its predecessor, Gustavo Petro. Upon taking office, Colombian Foreign Minister De la Espriella acknowledged Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights, reactivated military and trade cooperation, and restored cooperative relations in security, defense, military equipment purchases, and trade agreements.
These actions contrast with the diplomatic measures and treaty cancellations under the Petro administration.
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