The decision of the Latin American countries to recall their ambassadors in Tel Aviv is a "deep disappointment", says Israel.
El Salvador on Wednesday became the fifth Latin American country to
withdraw its ambassador from Israel in protest at Israel's military
offensive in Gaza.
Brazil, Chile, Ecuador and Peru have already recalled their ambassadors.
Israeli Foreign Ministry Spokesman Yigal Palmor said that the move
encourages Hamas; "this decision encourages Hamas which has been
recognized as a terrorist organization by several countries.
The
countries standing against terror must act responsibly and should not
reward them. While Hamas has been responsible for hindering a ceasfire,
El Salvador, Peru and Chile were expected to support international
attitude for peace and demilitarization of Gaza", the statement said.
The
countries standing against terror must act responsibly and should not
reward them. While Hamas has been responsible for hindering a ceasfire,
El Salvador, Peru and Chile were expected to support international
attitude for peace and demilitarization of Gaza", the statement said.
Earlier Israel criticized Brazil over its decision to recall its ambassador in protest at Israel's military offensive in Gaza.
Brazil was one of 29 countries in the UN Human Rights Council that
voted last Wednesday to investigate Israel over its military offensive
in Gaza.
Bolivia on Wednesday renounced a
visa exemption agreement with Israel in protest over its offensive in
Gaza, and declared it a terrorist state.
- President Evo Morales announced the move during a talk with a group of educators in the city of Cochabamba.
- It "means, in other words, we are declaring (Israel) a terrorist state," he said.
Source: AFP
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