Key facts
- Right-wing governments in Latin America are strengthening ties with Israel.
- This cooperation with Israel spans security, diplomacy, and technology.
- Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett called Qatar an "enemy" and a "cancer."
- Bennett accused Qatar of funding the ICC chief prosecutor and Hamas.
- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated Israel has no intention for peace in Gaza.
- Fidan accused Israel of aiming to displace Palestinians and prevent regional stability.
- A UK-born consultant, Dov Newmark, helped 6,000 Jews move to Israel.
- Some Jewish migrants facilitated by Newmark moved to settlements in occupied territories.
- Israel's actions in Gaza face widespread public opposition in Latin America.
A notable rightward political shift across Latin America is leading to strengthened ties with Israel, even as the conflict in Gaza continues and faces widespread public opposition in the region. This deepening relationship manifests across security, diplomatic, and technological sectors. However, some leaders in Latin America have also leveled accusations against Israel, alleging the country engages in disinformation campaigns.
In parallel, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has issued strong condemnations against Qatar, labeling the Gulf state an "enemy" and a "cancer." Bennett alleges that Qatar is providing financial support to the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor and is also financing Hamas. He has further stated his intention to declare Qatar an enemy state should he be re-elected as prime minister.
From Turkey, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has asserted that Israel demonstrates no intention or plan for achieving peace in Gaza. Fidan specifically accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government of pursuing objectives that include the displacement of Palestinians and the obstruction of regional stability. He issued a warning that Israel's current actions carry the potential to escalate into a global crisis.
Additionally, a UK-born migration consultant named Dov Newmark has played a significant role in facilitating the relocation of over 6,000 Jewish individuals to Israel over a period of 15 years. This assistance includes support provided through an organization that actively advertised migration opportunities to settlements located in the occupied West Bank and the Golan Heights, areas considered illegal under international law.