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Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared that governments including his own have a duty to confront Israel a duty many have failed to fulfill.
In an article published by The Guardian and translated by AlQuds AlArabi Petro warned that without decisive action the world risks stripping the international legal system of its remaining protections for weaker nations.
For 600 days the world has watched war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu lead a campaign of destruction in Gaza and regional escalation with reckless disregard for international law
In September 2024 Colombia voted for the UN resolution against Israels occupation policies committing to
Investigations and prosecutions
Sanctions and asset freezes
Arms and import bans
The resolution gave Israel 12 months to end its illegal occupation supported by 124 nations including Colombia
Many nations prioritize strategic interests over legal duties
Inaction makes us complicit in Netanyahus crimes
We betray Palestinians if we dont act now
Colombia suspended coal exports to Israel
South Africa filed ICJ case against Israel
Malaysia banned Israelflagged ships
Without bold moves the international system becomes useless leaving weak nations unprotected
July 15 emergency conference on Gaza hosted by Colombia and South Africa
Goal Coordinate legal diplomatic and economic measures to stop Israels violations
Petros stance challenges global inaction
Sets precedent for holding Israel accountable
July conference could unite Global South against impunity

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