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Colombia announces withdrawal from Hague Group, citing body's actions over Israel

Reuters

Oct 27 (Reuters) - ‌Colombia' government said on Tuesday ​it ‌would withdraw as a ‌member state and co-chair of The ‌Hague Group of countries, citing the body's actions over Israel.

The Hague ⁠Group of countries ‌says it ⁠seeks to uphold international ​law and processes, including in the ​International Criminal Court ​over ‌Israel's actions.

"Colombia officially requested ​its withdrawal ⁠from the Hague ‌Group — a ​group ​created to isolate and attack Israel — and we reject that approach," ‌said government spokesperson Miller Soto in ‌a video ​shared on X.

(Reporting by Aida Pelaez-Fernandez and Nelson Bocanegra; Editing ‌by Andrew Heavens)