Chile Recalls Three Military Attachés from Israel Amid Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
Chile has declared the withdrawal of three military attachés from its embassy in Tel Aviv, attributing the decision to the humanitarian crisis resulting from what it describes as Israel's genocidal actions in the Gaza Strip.
On Wednesday, the Chilean Foreign Ministry, coordinating with the Defense Ministry, announced that the decision had been communicated to Israeli officials.
Chile has announced the withdrawal of its military attachés from Tel Aviv, citing the ‘extremely serious humanitarian situation faced by Palestinians in the Gaza Strip’ as the reason for this decision.
The report also highlighted what it described as “the disproportionate and indiscriminate military operation carried out by the Israeli forces,” along with “persistent barriers to the delivery of aid” into the blockaded Palestinian region.
Palestine has praised Chile for its “courageous” decision, signaling strong diplomatic support between the two entities.
The Palestinian Presidency has lauded Chile for its “significant and courageous” decision, stating that it mirrors the global denouncement of the persistent Israeli actions against Palestinians.
The call intensified for substantial international action to oblige the occupying forces to halt their aggressive campaign in Gaza and violent assaults on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including East al-Quds.
The statement emphasized the necessity for measures to adhere to international legitimacy resolutions and international law, which clearly forbid genocide and the killing of Palestinians in the occupied territories, as well as incursions into their cities, land expropriation, and attacks on Islamic and Christian holy sites.
Chile’s recent decision signifies the latest intensification in relations between Santiago and Tel Aviv.
A Latin American nation has aligned itself with South Africa in taking legal action against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), citing allegations of severe aggression in Gaza.
On October 7, 2023, Israel launched a significant military operation in the Gaza Strip following a major offensive by the Hamas group. This was in response to what has been described as escalating tensions and actions against the Palestinian population.
Reports indicate that the Israeli authorities have been responsible for the deaths of at least 54,084 Palestinians, predominantly women and children, while also injuring 123,308 others in the embattled region.
Israel has been accused of deliberately obstructing the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza and targeting civilian infrastructure, with allegations suggesting the use of civilian starvation as a tactic of warfare amidst the ongoing conflict.
Spain has pledged to vocally oppose Israel’s military actions in Gaza, signaling a firm stance on the ongoing conflict. The country commits to advocating for peace and highlighting the humanitarian impacts of the war.
In a statement on Wednesday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced that Spain will continue to vocally oppose what he termed as the massacre of Palestinians in Gaza by Israel.
A year after acknowledging the State of Palestine, the suffering in Gaza remains intolerable. Spain is committed to amplifying its efforts to halt the ongoing violence witnessed globally, as expressed in a post on the platform X.
