Colombia officially withdraws from South Africa's ICJ genocide case against Israel
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Colombia has officially withdrawn its participation and support from South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The court in The Hague announced on Tuesday that the Colombian government formally decided to withdraw the declaration of intervention it had previously filed in the proceedings.
The decision drew praise from Israeli officials. Vivien Aisen, the Israeli ambassador to Colombia, commended the move, stating that Colombia had chosen "the right side of history" and made a "brave and responsible decision" that is deeply appreciated by Israel.
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Jerusalem Post (Jerusalem, Israel) (IL)Highlights Israeli diplomatic praise and approval of Colombia's decision.
Colombia Reports (Medellin, Colombia) (CO)Focuses on the procedural announcement made by the ICJ regarding the withdrawal.
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