In a significant social media stir, Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced a stop to all military transactions with Israel. This follows an event where over 100 Palestinians lost their lives in Gaza amid humanitarian aid efforts, igniting widespread debate. On platform X, Petro vehemently stated, “Netanyahu’s actions, resulting in over 100 Palestinian deaths, echo genocide, […]
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