The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has welcomed the decision by Nicaragua to sever diplomatic relations with Israel, citing its genocide in Gaza.

“The Ministry considers this position as a reflection of Nicaragua’s high level of responsibility as a member of the international community, by taking concrete steps to halt the ongoing aggression against the Palestinian people and other peoples in the region, as well as to uphold their right to live in freedom, security, dignity, and peace,” it said in a statement.

“The Ministry hopes that this decision will serve as a model to other friendly governments to take similar measures, as a means of holding Israel accountable for the genocide it is committing against the Palestinian people, and as a reaffirmation of the grave consequences of allowing Israel to continue to enjoy impunity with no accountability – a situation that has enabled this war to escalate to unprecedented levels.”