# Colombia has withdrawn its support for South Africa’s genocide lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague. South Africa instituted proceedings against Israel in December 2023, alleging violations of its obligations under the Genocide Convention in relation to Palestinians in Gaza. Israel has rejected the allegations and denied that its actions in Gaza constitute genocide. This withdrawal comes as Colombia’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has moved to restore diplomatic and economic ties with Israel.
Colombia withdraws support for South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the ICJ