Today, Saturday, the Palestinian Authority welcomed the decision Nicaragua Cutting off diplomatic relations with Israel, in solidarity with the Palestinian people in light of the continued Israeli aggression.
The Islamic Resistance Movement also praisedagitation) and several Palestinian factions announced the Nicaraguan government’s announcement, describing the decision as a “courageous step” on the path to isolating Israel, criminalizing its practices against the Palestinian people, and exposing its violations of international laws and humanitarian norms.
In a statement issued by the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, the Palestinian Authority considered this step “a position that expresses Nicaragua’s responsibility as a member of the international community.”
She stressed that the decision is an honorable position in the face of the ongoing Israeli aggression. The Ministry also called on friendly countries to take similar steps to stop genocide.
In turn, Hamas confirmed, in a statement, that this step shows Nicaragua’s firm support for the Palestinian people and its rejection of the violations committed by the occupation.
And she welcomed Islamic Jihad Movement With the decision, stressing that the step came in response to the Israeli massacres against the Palestinian and Lebanese peoples.
Also welcomed Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine With the decision, it was considered a blow to the process of isolating Israel internationally.
Yesterday evening, Friday, the Nicaraguan government announced the severing of all diplomatic relations with… Israel In response to the brutal genocide committed by Israel against the Palestinians.
The Nicaraguan government added, in a statement, that the continued Israeli attacks on Palestine, and their expansion into Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and Iran, constitute a serious threat to regional and global peace.
This announcement was preceded by a resolution from Nicaragua’s Congress, demanding that the government take measures against Israel, coinciding with the anniversary of the devastating Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip.
Rosario Murillo, Nicaraguan Vice President, explained that President Daniel Ortega asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to sever diplomatic relations with Israel, describing Israel as a “fascist and criminal government.”
It is noteworthy that Nicaragua had previously severed its relations with Israel in 1982 before restoring relations in 2017. This decision is part of a series of symbolic political measures, as diplomatic exchange between the two countries was very limited, and Israel does not have an ambassador in Managua.
Nicaragua had previously formally requested to join the case Genocide Filed by South Africa against Israel.
Since October 7, 2023, Israel has been waging a devastating war on the Gaza Strip with broad American support, resulting in more than 140,000 Palestinian martyrs and wounded, most of them children and women, and more than 10,000 missing people, amid massive destruction and famine that killed dozens of children and the elderly.
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