Colombia Exits Hague Group Coalition Targeting Israel Amid Diplomatic Pivot
Colombia withdraws as co-chair of The Hague Group, signaling a major shift in foreign policy toward Israel following the reinstatement of a free trade deal.
POLICY WIRE — Bogota, Colombia — The Colombian government officially announced its departure from The Hague Group on October 15, stepping down as both a member state and a co-chair of the international coalition.
The alliance, which was established to coordinate legal and diplomatic strategies regarding the war in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories, has been significantly impacted by the exit of the South American nation. Foreign Minister Omar Bula Escobar confirmed the decision during an official visit to Israel.
During his trip, which included the inauguration of Colombia’s embassy in Jerusalem, Minister Bula Escobar condemned the previous administration’s stance regarding the events of October 7. He also shared details of an emotional meeting with former hostages.
This diplomatic realignment coincides with the restoration of a free trade agreement between Colombia and Israel. Israel’s Foreign Ministry noted on Tuesday that the reinstatement of the trade pact serves as a vital step in bolstering economic and diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The Hague Group, which previously counted South Africa as its other co-chair, had been recognized by Hamas in July 2025 for its efforts to apply legal and economic pressure on the Jewish State. Colombia’s withdrawal marks a sharp reversal in the country’s international positioning under its new government.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
