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(Analysis) Colombia’s Diplomatic Breakup with Israel: Analyzing the Fallout and Latin America’s Stance on the Gaza Conflict

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Colombia’s recent decision to sever diplomatic ties with Israel under President Gustavo Petro marks a profound shift in its foreign policy stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict. This decision, driven by criticism of Israel’s military actions in Gaza, has led to Israel suspending security exports to Colombia. The move underscores Colombia’s evolving diplomatic landscape and its impact on longstanding military and economic cooperation with Israel.

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Leadership in the Global South: President Lula’s and Gaza

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In February 2024, President Lula attended the 37th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, promoting Brazil’s ties with the Global South. His comments labelling the Gaza conflict as genocide at the hands of Israel sparked international controversy, straining relations with Israel and affecting his domestic approval. Despite criticism, Lula remains steadfast, aligning Brazil with Global South priorities.

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Lebanon: When everything went South

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The conflict between Palestine and Israel has heavily impacted the southern region of Lebanon, exacerbating the situation across the entire country. Israel’s motivations, including concerns over border security and control over certain territories, add complexity to the conflict, particularly in the South. Despite diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing further escalation, internal divisions within Lebanon continue to pose challenges.

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[Report] Israele – Palestina: Lo Stato Attuale delle Cose

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Sono trascorsi ormai mesi dall’annuncio da parte del governo israeliano di voler annettere parti della Cisgiordania, ma di fatto nessuna annessione ha ancora avuto luogo. Cerchiamo di capire perché e a che punto è la situazione generale al momento.

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Raid in the West Bank: Palestinian Teen Killed by Israeli Army

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Zaid Fadl Qaisia, 15 years old, was killed during a raid in the West Bank that aimed at arresting him for having insulted an Israeli soldier on Facebook. The supervision of Palestinians through Facebook is one of the milder ways through which the Israeli government maintains control and surveillance over its public. Not only the West Bank, but also Gaza and East Jerusalem have been exploited as experiment fields to test and develop new tools of digital surveillance.