• Colombia expelled the entire Israeli diplomatic delegation following the detention of its citizens on a Gaza-bound flotilla.
• President Gustavo Petro terminated the free trade agreement with Israel in protest of the flotilla's interception.
• Two Colombians, Manuela Bedoya and Luna Barreto, were aboard the flotilla when Israeli forces intervened.
• Petro condemned Israel's actions, labeling them as a violation of international law.
• Petro has been a vocal critic of Israel’s actions, previously calling them genocidal.

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro announced the expulsion of the entire Israeli diplomatic delegation from the country in response to the unlawful interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which aimed to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. This move follows the recent detention of two Colombian nationals, Manuela Bedoya and Luna Barreto, by Israeli forces as they participated in the flotilla that was attempting to break the blockade of Gaza. Petro referred to the interception as "a violation of international law and the Geneva Accords," emphasizing that such actions would not go unchallenged according to TRT Global, Middle East Eye, and Latin America Reports.

In addition to expelling the diplomats, Petro also declared the termination of Colombia's free trade agreement with Israel, a deal that had been in place since 2020. The termination, however, is considered largely symbolic as it requires legislative approval to be finalized, and Colombian commitments to Israel will remain in effect for six months. Petro's action stands against a backdrop of international criticism of Israel's military operations in Gaza, which he has previously labeled as genocidal according to TRT Global, Middle East Eye, and Latin America Reports.

On the day of the announcement, Petro condemned the detention of the two Colombian citizens and demanded their immediate release. The flotilla included more than 400 foreign activists attempting to deliver aid, with reports indicating that over a dozen vessels were intercepted by Israeli naval forces. Activists on board, including well-known figures such as climate advocate Greta Thunberg, faced threats of deportation without access to legal counsel. This situation amplified calls for international legal recourse against Israel's actions, as highlighted by statements from the legal organization Adalah, which confirmed serious violations of due process involved in the deportations according to Middle East Eye and Latin America Reports.