statement<\/a> on social media on Wednesday, Petro said the Colombian women were participating in humanitarian solidarity activities with Palestine when they were detained in international waters. <\/p>\n\n\n\nPetro called the incident \u201ca new international crime by Netanyahu\u201d and said Colombia\u2019s Foreign Ministry would take legal action, including in Israeli courts. Petro also ordered the immediate suspension of Colombia\u2019s free trade agreement with Israel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The announcement follows reports that Israeli naval forces boarded ships from the Global Sumud Flotilla. Organizers said the vessels, including one named Alma, were \u201cillegally intercepted and boarded\u201d as they sailed toward Gaza, claiming the operation took place in international waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Israel described the flotilla as a provocation and alleged ties to Hamas, while insisting the ships had been offered alternative ways to deliver aid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement, its Foreign Ministry said the flotilla refused those offers and entered \u201can active combat zone\u201d in violation of a lawful naval blockade. It said passengers, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, were \u201csafe and healthy.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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