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Students and others demonstrate during a protest outside the gates to the Columbia University on Monday

Protesters occupy Columbia library, injure security guards

On May 7, masked demonstrators stormed Butler Library during finals week, disrupting students preparing for exams.

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 05.09.25

Over 100 universities, colleges condemn Trump's 'political interferece'

After U.S. president claims to respond to antisemitism on campuses, academic institutions say unprecedented government overreach now endangers American higher education

AFP | 04.22.25

Colombia appoints anti-Zionist ‘rabbi’ to direct country's religious affairs

After Colombia officially cut ties with Israel, the appointment of Richard Gamboa Ben-Eleazar as director of religious affairs at Colombia’s Ministry of the Interior has sparked significant controversy both nationally and internationally

Gabriel Colodro, The Media Line | 04.07.25

נשיא קולומביה גוסטבו פטרו עם מפת ארץ ישראל

Holding map of Israel overlaid with Palestinian key, Colombian president asserts: 'Gaza is Palestine, period!'

President Gustavo Petro has linked the signs of life received from Israeli-Colombian hostage Elkana Bohbot with the Palestinian issue, once again condemning Israel for its military campaign in Gaza and dismissing idea of Palestinian relocation: 'Humanity cannot allow the displacement of people after genocide'

Ynet | 02.16.25

Colombian olim serve more than 250 days in IDF reserves: 'Fulfilling our Zionist dream'

Yehezkel, Andres, Aaron and Daniel complete 250 days of reserve duty after serving as combat soldiers in the IDF; They are responsible for bringing fallen soldiers to burial

Gilad Cohen | 12.09.24

How Israel's diplomatic ruptures stack up against past wars?

Since October 7, only Bolivia, Belize and Colombia have severed ties with Israel—a far lower count than during the Yom Kippur War and other conflicts; Katz emphasizes ongoing diplomatic efforts and global outreach, calling it a 'diplomatic front'

Itamar Eichner | 08.27.24

Harry and Meghan take Colombia by storm

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex embarked on a four-day royal tour; Meghan steals the spotlight rocking the dance floor while her Prince takes a backseat

Inbal Hananel | 08.19.24

Royal commentators at unease over Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Colombia trip plans

Royal's plans for unofficial or quasi-royal tour to Colombia in mid-November drawing heavy criticism

Ynetnews | 08.05.24

רביעייה: נשיאי ברזיל צ'ילה ארגנטינה ומקסיקו

Israel's standing in Latin America shaken amid growing hostility

While Brazil, Colombia and Chile's leaders openly criticize Israel's military campaign in Gaza and take actions against it, general public across continent remains largely supportive; several governments maintain distinctly pro-Israel stance; here is a country-by-country breakdown of the situation

Itamar Eichner | 06.15.24

Colombia urges curbs on coal sales to Israel

Colombia says move to restrict coal sales intended 'to help end the conflict' and should remain in place until the war ends, Bloomberg News says

Reuters | 06.06.24

Do Israeli arms sales to Colombia end after ties cut?

President Gustavo Petro accused Israel of war crimes in Gaza and declared a diplomatic rift, however, just as with Brazil, where the president accused Israel in a similar manner, behind the scenes, arms deals with Israeli industries worth hundreds of millions of dollars are still inked

Yuval Azulay | 05.06.24

Colombia to cut diplomatic ties with Israel, President Petro says

Move comes following President Gustavo Petro's threats to sever diplomatic relations last March; Foreign Minister says Colombian president is antisemitic and full of hate

Itamar Eichner, Agencies | 05.02.24

Colombia's president says will sever relations with Israel if it ignores Security Council

Gustavo Petro has been taking an aggressive line against Israel since October 7, threatened to sever relations between the countries if Jerusalem they do not comply with the UN resolution that calls for cease-fire in Gaza during Ramadan

Itamar Eichner | 03.26.24

נשיא קולומביה גוסטבו פטרו ותקיפות בדיר אל-בלח

Colombian president calls IDF 'Nazis' for Gaza campaign

Israel's relations with the South American country are already on the rocks, now Colombia's president ups the ante by saying IDF campaign in Gaza is 'from the Nazis'; Foreign Minister Eli Cohen counters by saying these words stem from 'lack of knowledge and moral blindness'

Itamar Eichner | 12.04.23

סנאטור הברזילאי מגנו מלטה לובש חולצה עם דגל ישראל מאז ה 7.10

Latin American countries cut ties with Israel due to Gaza war

Foreign Ministry officials assert they were not surprised by Bolivia's decision to cut ties and the recall of the ambassadors of Chile and Colombia and they are hopeful that other countries will not follow suit; On the other hand, there are expressions of support from other countries on the continent

Itamar Eichner | 11.01.23

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