Israel International Relations with the world
By Akashma News compilation
Updated Sept. 25, 2025
Countries that never recognized Israel:
Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Brunei. Comoros, Djibouti, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Tunisia, Yemen.
Countries that never formally recognized Israel:
Iran, Iraq and Syria.
Countries that cut relations with Israel:
Bahrain, Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Nicaragua, Niger, Nive, South Africa, UAE
Nicaragua breaks diplomatic ties with Israel amid ongoing Gaza war,
The government of Nicaragua has announced that it will break diplomatic relations with Israel, adding to the country’s growing isolation on the global stage amid its war on Gaza. October 12, 2024
UAE Halts Bilateral Cooperation with Israel Over Killing of Aid Workers, Apr. 04, 2024 8:29 p.m.
Bahrain, on Thursday (Nov 2,) recalled its ambassador to Israel and cut all economic ties with the country. November 02, 2023.
Bolivia severs ties with Israel, others recall envoys over Gaza October 31, 2023
Colombia to cut diplomatic ties with Israel over Gaza war, Petro says
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced plans to cut diplomatic ties with Israel over its war in the Gaza Strip. May 1, 2024
South Africa lawmakers vote to suspend Israel ties, close embassy, November 21, 2013
Countries that withdrew their Ambassadors from Israel
Chad, Chile, Colombia, Jordan, Honduras, South Africa, Turkey
Belize takes measures against Israel Since the 7th October 2023, Israel has consistently violated international law, international humanitarian law and the human rights of Gazans. Belmopan, November 14, 2023.
Honduras recalls ambassador to Israel as it condemns civilian Palestinian toll in war
Chile and Colombia recall their ambassadors to Israel, while Bolivia severs diplomatic ties
Jordan recalls ambassador to Israel to protest Gaza ‘catastrophe’
On 4 November, Turkey announced its recalling of its ambassador to Israel, citing the “unfolding humanitarian tragedy in Gaza caused by the continuing attacks by Israel against civilians
Turkey’s Erdoğan calls Israel ‘terror state’ as he condemns Gaza hospital raid
South Africa’s genocide case against Israel was brought before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 29 December 2023
Why Egypt joining ICJ case against Israel is ‘unprecedented’ May 13, 2024
COUNTRIES THAT SANCTION ILLEGAL ISRAEL SETTLEMENTS AND INDIVIDUAL
https://m.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-811197
Japan to announce sanctions on four settlers on Tuesday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: JULY 21, 2024 12:01
Japan is set to announce sanctions on four settlers on Tuesday, according to a Ynet report.
The four settlers are reportedly Yinon Levi, Zvi Bar Yoseph, Moshe Sharvit and Neria ben Pazi.
Countries that halt trade with Israel
Colombia officially halts coal exports to Israel over Gaza massacres
Colombia has officially halted coal exports to Israel over Tel Aviv’s use of the material in weapons used to attack Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, President Gustavo Petro said Sunday.
“Colombian coal is used to make bombs to kill Palestinian children,” Petro said on X, justifying the decision in response to Israel’s ongoing attacks on Gaza.
Turkey halts trade with Israel until permanent ceasefire is achieved
By Ceyda Caglayan and Huseyin Hayatsever
May 3, 202410:06 AM PDTUpdated 2 months ago
ISTANBUL, May 3 (Reuters) – Turkey said on Friday it will not resume trade with Israel, worth $7 billion a year, until a permanent ceasefire and humanitarian aid are secured in Gaza, becoming the first of Israel’s key commercial partners to take such a step.
Statement: Canada must suspend arms trade with Israel
April 5, 2024
Canada exports military equipment to Israel, including via the United States. This means that Canada is at risk of being complicit in the violence and human rights violations Israel is perpetrating in Gaza. Canada also imports military equipment from Israel, which anti-war groups argue supports Israel’s military industry and operations.
Countries join hands to try to stop Genocide in Gaza. (28 Countries)
This summit marks a turning point in the global response to the erosion and violation of international law,” South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola said ahead of the gathering. “No country is above the law, and no crime will go unanswered.”
Bolivia, Cuba, Honduras, Malaysia, Namibia, and Senegal will attend the summit. Algeria, Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, Chile, China, Djibouti, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Lebanon, Libya, Mexico, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Uruguay, and Venezuela will also take part.Notably, so will NATO members and U.S. allies Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, and Turkey.
Countries that respect the International Criminal Court
The Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Belgium, and Norway all claimed they would meet their commitments and obligations under the Rome Statute and international law.
European states vow to arrest Israeli PM
The ICC issued warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant earlier this week. RT, November 22, 2024
Countries Post October 7 which recognized Palestine as State
Australia recognized Palestine on September 21, 2025
France among six more countries to formally recognise Palestinian statehood,
France, Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco join diplomatic push as Israel unleashes fierce attacks on Gaza. Sep 22, 2025, Aljazeera
Spain, Norway and Ireland recognise Palestinian state
Spain, Ireland and Norway have formally recognised a Palestinian state, in what they say is an attempt to refocus attention on efforts to find a political solution to the war in the Middle East. May 28, 2024 BBC
The UK recognized Palestine
U.K., Canada and Australia formally recognize a Palestinian state, breaking with the U.S. Sept 21, 2025 NBC NEWS
September 21, 2025: Australia, Canada, Portugal, and the United Kingdom.
September 22, 2025: Andorra, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Malta, and Monaco.
2024: Armenia, Ireland, Norway, Slovenia, and Spain. AS September 25, 2025
Countries that make Israel arms embargo Post Oct 7
Spain makes total Israel arms embargo official, EURACTIV, Sept 23, 2025
United States 47 President Donald Trump, said to a group of reporter, ‘I won’t allow Israel to annex the West Bank, enough is enought. AP Sept. 25, 2025
Countries that send war ships to protect the Samud Gaza Flotilla
Italy and Spain send warships to escort Gaza Sumud flotilla. Reuters, September 25, 2025
Italy and Spain have decided this week to dispatch naval vessels to assist the Global Sumud Flotilla on its way to break Israel’s siege of Gaza. Aljazeera, Sept. 25, 2025
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