Nicaragua announced on Friday that it has severed diplomatic relations with Israel, joining Belize, Bolivia and Colombia in protest of Israel’s actions in the Palestinian territories.
Vice President Rosario Murillo said the decision was due to "Israel's attacks on Palestinian territories," accusing the Israeli government of being "fascist" and committing "genocide."
Murillo added that the Middle East conflict is "expanding against Lebanon and severely threatening Syria, Yemen and Iran." Earlier in the day, Nicaragua’s Congress approved a resolution to commemorate the anniversary of the Gaza war.