Colombia Announces Withdrawal from The Hague Group

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The Colombian government announced that it will withdraw from The Hague Group and give up its role as co-chair of the forum. According to Arutz Sheva, Colombia formally requested to withdraw from the group. According to Israel Hayom, government spokesman Miller Soto claimed that the group was established with the aim of isolating Israel and acting against it, and made clear that Colombia rejects this approach.

According to Channel 14, the move comes after several positive steps taken by the Colombian government toward Israel. The Hague Group states, according to Israel Hayom, that its goal is to promote the enforcement of international law, including through the International Criminal Court.