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

By Thomson Reuters Oct 27, 2026 | 8:06 AM

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)