The FM assured that the conflict, which began a year ago has left over 41,000 dead, including women, the elderly, young people, teenagers and children.

“Colombia raises its voice for an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages and kidnapped, the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza and that a political solution be found between the two States,” Murillo asked.

To this end, the diplomat recalled that his country joined the action filed by South Africa before the International Court of Justice, which ordered a halt to all military actions as they are the cause of genocide.

We have also supported the resolution seeking full membership status to Palestine before the United Nations, he said.

“Colombia demands that everything necessary be done to comply with the standards of human rights and international humanitarian law. This must lead to stopping bombings and allowing humanity to live in peace,” the foreign minister stated.

In addition to breaking diplomatic relations with Israel, Colombia stopped coal exports to that country.

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