Honduras recalls its ambassador to Israel.

The Central American nation announced it was recalling its ambassador to Israel for consultations regarding the "serious humanitarian situation" facing the people of Gaza.

"Given the grave humanitarian situation suffered by the people of the Gaza Strip, the government of President Xiomara Castro has decided to recall the Ambassador of the Republic of Honduras to Israel, Roberto Martinez, to consult with Tegucigalpa," Honduran Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina announced on social media on November 3.

Foreign Minister Reina said recalling the ambassador was a way to draw attention to the situation of the people in the Gaza Strip and that the Honduran government decided to withdraw the ambassador until the situation stabilizes. He said Honduras supports a ceasefire in Gaza to establish a humanitarian corridor and initiate peace talks.

"The plight of innocent people worries us," he said.

Honduran Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina. Photo: UltimasNoticias

However, the Honduran Foreign Minister noted that relations between his country and Israel remain stable and that Honduran diplomats and staff are still at the embassy.

Honduras is not the only country to recall its ambassador to Israel. Chile, Colombia, Bahrain, and Jordan had previously taken similar action.

On October 31, the Latin American nation of Bolivia announced it was severing ties with Israel to express its "protest and condemnation" of the military offensive in the Gaza Strip. Israel criticized Bolivia, calling it "a sign of surrender."

The move to adjust diplomatic relations by many countries comes after Israel launched an anti-Hamas campaign in the Gaza Strip, in response to the armed group's attack on the country on October 7 that killed 1,400 people.

Health authorities in the Gaza Strip say more than 9,200 people have been killed and over 23,500 injured in the area after four weeks of fighting between Hamas and Israel. Sixteen hospitals in Gaza are unable to operate due to damage from attacks and fuel shortages.

Thanh Tam (According to CNN, Times of Israel )

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