Netanyahu cancels Colombia trip, citing Gaza situation

The border had been opened briefly to allow aid through. (Gali Tibbon/Pool via Reuters)
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has canceled a trip to Colombia
  • Tensions have been high in recent weeks along the border between Israel and Gaza

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has canceled a trip to Colombia planned for next week due to the situation around the Gaza Strip, an Israeli official said on Thursday.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, did not give further details. Netanyahu was due to travel to the Latin American country from Aug. 6-9.
Tensions have been high in recent weeks along the border between Israel and Gaza, an Islamist-controlled Palestinian territory.