The Islamic Resistance Movement (HAMAS) thanked Colombian President Gustavo Petro for announcing that his government will sever diplomatic relations with Israel starting Thursday in response to the Israeli army’s offensive on the Gaza Strip, where more than 34,500 Palestinians have already been killed.

“We deeply appreciate the position of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who announced the severance of diplomatic relations with the occupiers – regarding Israel – and consider this position a victory for the victims of our people and their just cause. “, Hamas said in a statement.

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The organization called on all Latin American countries and the rest of the world to follow in Colombia’s footsteps, as the Palestinian newspaper Filastin published on its Telegram channel.

In turn, Hamas Politburo member Izzat al-Rishq assured that this decision was formalized in “a prelude to the inevitable end” of Israel.

Petro announced during the rally that Colombia would sever diplomatic relations with Israel as of Thursday due to the presence of the leader.”genocidal“, referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Following the announcement, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz stressed that Petro will be remembered in history for having “sided with the most heinous monsters,” alluding to Hamas, which is known for “burning babies, killing children, raping women and kidnapping innocent civilians.” residents.” “

Colombia’s president has already threatened to sever diplomatic relations if Israel does not implement a resolution approved by the UN Security Council calling for an “immediate” ceasefire during the month of Ramadan. The United States, which used its veto power three times, gave the text the green light on March 25.

Peter has been very active since October 7 last year, when Palestinian militias attacked Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking 240 hostage. In fact, in January, Colombia’s president proposed creating a peace commission to move toward an end to the fighting and begin new negotiations for the release of the kidnapped people who remain in the Gaza Strip. (Europe Press).