Nicaragua Severes Diplomatic Ties with Israel

Nicaragua Unrest

Nicaragua has announced that it is severing ties with Israel. According to Reuters, the country's authorities cite the military actions of the Israeli army in the Palestinian territories as the reason.

The National Assembly of Nicaragua, the legislative body of this Central American country, adopted a resolution demanding that the Nicaraguan authorities take action in connection with the first anniversary of the war in Gaza.

The Nicaraguan parliament's account on the social network X published a statement criticizing the Israeli government, which the Nicaraguan assembly called “the enemy of humanity” and its actions “criminal.” The statement emphasized that the conflict has spread to other countries in the region, in particular Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and Iran.

The administration of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega maintains close relations with Tehran. As Reuters recalls, Nicaragua's isolation has deepened since Ortega suppressed anti-government protests in 2018, which, according to human rights organizations, left about 300 people dead.

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Last November, Bolivia also announced it was severing diplomatic relations with Israel, while neighboring Colombia and Chile recalled their ambassadors from Israel for consultations. At the time, the Israeli Foreign Ministry called Bolivia's decision to sever ties a capitulation to terrorism.

This week, US President Joe Biden discussed by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran and the Tehran-backed Lebanese Hezbollah.

The conversation took place against the backdrop of statements by Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant that an Israeli strike on Iran would be “deadly, precise and unexpected.” Recall that the Middle East is currently on edge, awaiting Israel's response to Iran's missile attack.

The US has repeatedly stated its support for Israel in defending itself from Hamas militants, who attacked the country last October. At the same time, Washington also called on the Israeli leadership to accept a ceasefire agreement in Gaza and Lebanon, and to prevent the humanitarian situation in the combat zone from worsening.

Prepared by: Sergey Daga