In Gaza, 35,000 people have been killed since October 7, 2023, while violence is increasing in the West Bank, the press release said.

The text stressed that Colombia reiterated its demand for an immediate and definitive ceasefire, the release of all hostages and the arrival of the necessary humanitarian aid.

It also demanded compliance and fulfillment without delay of the measures and decisions made by international organizations.

It is necessary to end once and for all the suffering of the civilian population, with respect for human rights and international humanitarian law, it demanded.

Colombia will continue to advocate a substantive solution that implies a two-State settlement that will guarantee the rights of Israel and Palestine to coexist in peace.

Local Palestinian reports indicate that at least 40 people were killed early this morning during the attack perpetrated by Israel on the refugee camp, northwest of Rafah.

The Colombian Foreign Ministry also deplored the attacks by Hamas on downtown Tel Aviv.

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