Why Bolivia is Severing Relations

Hey there, middle schoolers! Big news from Bolivia - they just announced that they're cutting off their diplomatic relations with Israel. Why? Well, it's because Bolivia thinks that Israel has been doing some really bad stuff in the Gaza Strip. They say that Israel has been committing crimes against humanity, and that's a big no-no.

A Press Conference

So, how did Bolivia make this announcement? They held a press conference! The Bolivian Presidential Spokesperson, Maria Neela Prada, and the Deputy Foreign Minister, Freddy Mamani, got together to talk about what's been happening in the Middle East.

Why the Decision?

During the press conference, Mamani explained that Bolivia is really upset about the aggressive and unfair attacks that Israel has been launching in the Gaza Strip. They think it's just too much and it's not right. Bolivia believes in treating people with kindness and respect, and they don't like it when those rights are taken away.

What Bolivia Wants

So, what does Bolivia want to happen now? Well, they're calling for an immediate ceasefire. They think that the fighting needs to stop right away. They also want everyone to condemn Israel's actions, just like they did. And most importantly, Bolivia wants to make sure that food, medicine, and other important supplies can still get into the Gaza Strip. They don't want innocent people suffering because of this conflict.

A History of Tension

This isn't the first time Bolivia has cut off ties with Israel. Back in 2009, they did the same thing to protest against Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip. But in 2020, the two countries decided to restore their relations. 

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Source: Agencies