Ex-President Duque’s Pro-Israel Stance Amid Gaza Conflict Raises Alarms

In a move that exposes deep divisions within Colombia’s leadership—and highlights broader questions about aligning national policy with moral responsibility—former President Iván Duque recently announced a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This development has reignited fierce debate over Colombia’s stance on the ongoing conflict in Gaza, where over 60,000 civilians have perished according to United Nations estimates. Duque shared images of his encounter with Netanyahu on social media, emphasizing their economic collaboration and a memorandum of understanding aimed at disability inclusion. Yet this gesture of friendship came sharply under fire from current Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who condemned...