Petro faces criticism from Israel ahead of UN debate

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Colombian President Gustavo Petro faced criticism from Israeli ambassador Danny Danon after posting

Petro's post responded to a column by journalist Felipe Zuleta. Danny Danon condemned the use of Nazi slogans and noted that there are limits that must not be crossed. Danon expressed hope that Petro would apologize before Wednesday, when he will chair a debate on the Middle East at the UN Security Council. Colombia holds the Council presidency throughout June 2026. Petro will travel to New York from June 9 to 11 to participate in three high-level debates. Germán Ávila will assume presidential duties during his absence.

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Illustration of Colombian President Gustavo Petro reacting to his controversial X post 'Heil Hitler' on a laptop in his office.
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro posted the phrase “Heil Hitler” on X in response to a social-media post promoting a pro–Abelardo de la Espriella opinion column by Felipe Zuleta Lleras, triggering backlash less than two weeks before Colombia’s June 21 presidential runoff.

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