Bolivia’s leftwing government cuts diplomatic ties with Israel, alleging crimes and human rights abuses in Gaza, as Chile and Colombia recall ambassadors
  • derphurr@lemmy.worldEnglish
    67·
    10 months ago

    Other Latin American countries, such as Mexico and Brazil, have also called for a ceasefire.

    “What we have now is the insanity of Israel’s prime minister, who wants to wipe out the Gaza Strip,” said Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday.

    Meanwhile… Israel’s official response…

    “the Bolivian government is aligning itself with the Hamas terrorist organization,” Israel’s Foreign Ministry said.

      • Habahnow@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        10·
        10 months ago

        Could you give some context for why it’s a ridiculous statement? Or its ridiculous onky because of Bolivia’s comment?