Belize cuts diplomatic ties with Israel amid pressure for Gaza ceasefire
Wednesday, 15 November 2023 US-backed Central American country Belize has suspended diplomatic relations with Israel due to its "indiscriminate bombing" in Gaza since early October. Belize adds to the list of Western Hemisphere countries voicing their frustration over Israel's war conduct throughout the conflict in Gaza. The Central American nation, found at the foot of Mexico, has additionally withdrawn its accreditation for Israel's ambassador there and suspended its own diplomatic activities in Tel Aviv.
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