Colombia leaves Hague Group after restoring ties with Israel
Colombia announced its withdrawal from the Hague Group on October 15, 2026, rejecting what Foreign Minister Omar Bula called the bloc’s anti-Israel approach. The move follows restored diplomatic ties and a new embassy in Jerusalem.
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Event date: Colombia announced its withdrawal on October 15, 2026. [3]
What happened
Colombia announced on October 15 that it was leaving the Hague Group, whose members had included Colombia and South Africa among countries supporting coordinated action over Israel’s conduct in Gaza. Foreign Minister Omar Bula said the government had formally requested its withdrawal. [1][3]
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- Colombia abandona el Grupo de La Haya tras alegar que la organizacióradiofides.com · Recorded source date: Oct 15, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC
- Colombia se retira del Grupo de La Haya, alianza que coordinaba medidas frente a Israel por la guerra en Gazalapatria.com · Article published: Oct 15, 2026, 6:39 PM UTC
Bula said Colombia rejected what he described as the group’s purpose of isolating and attacking Israel. The statement gave no further explanation, so the government’s characterization is clear but the full policy reasoning remains unstated. [1][2]
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- Colombia abandona el Grupo de La Haya tras alegar que la organizacióradiofides.com · Recorded source date: Oct 15, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC
- Colombia anunció su retiro del Grupo de La Haya tras su visita a Israellaopinion.co · Recorded source date: Oct 15, 2026, 9:47 PM UTC
The announcement came from Israel after Bula met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and took part in opening Colombia’s embassy in Jerusalem. The embassy opening was presented by both governments as part of a new phase of bilateral cooperation. [2][3]
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- Colombia anunció su retiro del Grupo de La Haya tras su visita a Israellaopinion.co · Recorded source date: Oct 15, 2026, 9:47 PM UTC
- Colombia se retira del Grupo de La Haya, alianza que coordinaba medidas frente a Israel por la guerra en Gazalapatria.com · Article published: Oct 15, 2026, 6:39 PM UTC
The withdrawal follows Colombia’s decision weeks earlier to remove its declaration of intervention in South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, concerning alleged violations of the Genocide Convention during the Gaza offensive. [3]
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- Colombia se retira del Grupo de La Haya, alianza que coordinaba medidas frente a Israel por la guerra en Gazalapatria.com · Article published: Oct 15, 2026, 6:39 PM UTC
Colombia’s Foreign Ministry said the country still supports multilateralism, international law and the peaceful settlement of disputes, and would continue contributing to peace, justice and international security through the United Nations system. [1][3]
References for this detail (2)
- Colombia abandona el Grupo de La Haya tras alegar que la organizacióradiofides.com · Recorded source date: Oct 15, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC
- Colombia se retira del Grupo de La Haya, alianza que coordinaba medidas frente a Israel por la guerra en Gazalapatria.com · Article published: Oct 15, 2026, 6:39 PM UTC
Context from the sources
The Hague Group was established on January 31, 2025. The reports identify Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Honduras, Malaysia, Namibia, Senegal and South Africa among its founding participants, while one account also lists Belize and Chile. [2][3]
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- [3] Colombia se retira del Grupo de La Haya, alianza que coordinaba medidas frente a Israel por la guerra en Gazalapatria.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 3, detail 4, detail 5
- [1] Colombia abandona el Grupo de La Haya tras alegar que la organizacióradiofides.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 5
- [2] Colombia anunció su retiro del Grupo de La Haya tras su visita a Israellaopinion.coReferenced for: detail 2, detail 3
Questions answered by the reporting
What is the Hague Group?
It was established on January 31, 2025, as an alliance coordinating measures concerning Israel, Gaza and Palestine. [3]
What this could mean for you
Diplomatic coordination opposing Israel could become less cohesive.
Colombia’s departure removes a founding member and former co-president from the coalition.
Reported basis: [2][3] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: The remaining members would need to continue coordinated action without Colombia.
Possible time frame: months, if those conditions hold.
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What changes the outlook
Risk increases if…
Further departures by founding or participating states could weaken the group’s collective diplomatic influence.
A wider divergence between Colombia and the remaining members could make coordinated positions more difficult.
Pressure eases if…
Continued Colombian participation in United Nations processes could preserve some multilateral engagement despite leaving the group.
The remaining members could maintain the group’s activities if they agree on a common program.
Still unclear
The government has not provided further detail on how its withdrawal will affect the Hague Group’s future activities.
The sources do not establish whether other members intend to leave or alter the group’s program.
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El Gobierno de Colombia ha anunciado este jueves su retirada del denominado Grupo de La Haya, creado en 2025 bajo liderazgo del país latinoamericano y…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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El canciller Omar Bula anunció el retiro de Colombia como Estado miembro y copresidente del Grupo de La Haya, una alianza internacional creada en enero…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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El Grupo de La Haya fue establecido el 31 de enero de 2025 por Belice, Bolivia, Chile, Cuba, Colombia, Honduras, Malasia, Namibia, Senegal y Sudáfrica.…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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