Nicaragua announced on Friday that it is breaking off diplomatic relations with Israel, expressing solidarity with Palestine and citing adherence to international law and conventions.
In an official statement, the Nicaraguan government declared that its decision is a response to what it described as \"genocide, atrocities, and extreme hatred\" committed against the Palestinian people. The statement accused Israel of ongoing violations and called for immediate action.
\"We demand that Israel comply with all relevant United Nations resolutions and promote the establishment of a free, sovereign, independent, and self-determined Palestinian state,\" the statement read.
Nicaragua's move reflects growing tensions in the international community regarding the ongoing conflict in the region. The decision underscores the Central American nation's position on the matter and signals a shift in its foreign policy.
(Cover Image: Palestinians inspect a school that was attacked in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, October 10, 2024. /CFP)
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