Bolivia breaks diplomatic ties with Israel

(Patria) - Bolivia announced it has severed diplomatic relations with Israel due to its attacks on the Gaza Strip, agencies reported.

Bolivia has "decided to break diplomatic relations with the State of Israel in rejection and condemnation of the aggressive and disproportionate Israeli military offensive that is taking place in the Gaza Strip," Deputy Foreign Minister Freddy Mamani told a press conference.

Bolivia is among the first countries to sever diplomatic relations with Israel due to the war in Gaza. Bolivia severed diplomatic relations with Israel in 2009 under the government of left-wing President Evo Morales, also in protest against Israeli actions in Gaza.

In 2020, the government of right-wing interim president Jeanine Anez re-established relations.

"We reject the war crimes committed in Gaza. We support international initiatives to guarantee humanitarian aid, in accordance with international law," Bolivian President Arce said on social media on Monday, Reuters reported.