G.O.B. Remains Firm on Palestine’s Self-Determination

Last month, Belize officially filed to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. This aligns Belize with eight other nations to end the genocide of the Palestinian people. However, the United States of America has remained a steadfast supporter of Israel. Minister of Foreign Affairs Francis Fonseca explains how the government of Belize is navigating this misalignment of allyship.

 

Francis Fonseca, Minister of Foreign Affairs

“ I think, you know, Belize, as you said, participated in the initial meeting of the Hague group. You know, there are changing circumstances and changing conditions and we have to constantly review those. The cabinet is aware of these issues, we are discussing these issues. So. You know, again, our position is that any of these organizations that we engage in, we do so on a principled basis really because of our strong commitment as a country to self-determination. That has been, you know, the critical focus for us in all of these fora that we participate. But, as I said, it’s something that we are reviewing and looking at. You know, and cabinet will discuss these matters in a more comprehensive way.”