“The Government of Belize has repeatedly condemned the actions of Israel in Gaza. We have appealed to Israel to implement an immediate ceasefire and to allow unimpeded access to humanitarian supplies into Gaza. Despite our requests, Israel has not stopped its violations of international humanitarian law nor allowed relief workers to alleviate the suffering of millions of Gazans,” the Belize statement said on Tuesday.
“Belize renews its call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, unimpeded access to humanitarian supplies into Gaza, and the release of all hostages”, the statement added.
The Central American nation has also withdrawn its accreditation for Israel’s ambassador there and suspended its diplomatic activities in Tel Aviv.
Belize follows several regional neighbors, including Colombia, Chile, and Bolivia, that have severed diplomatic ties or recalled ambassadors to Israel.
A number of countries across the Middle East and Africa, including Turkey, Jordan, and South Africa, have also recalled ambassadors in recent weeks.
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