‘Israeli’ Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and his Bolivian counterpart Fernando Aramayo sign an agreement in Washington, DC. (December 9, 2025)
‘Israeli’, Bolivia restore ties after two-year fallout over Gaza
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- ‘Israel’ and Bolivia officially renewed full diplomatic relations on Tuesday, two years after Bolivia initially severed ties following the ‘Israeli’ assault on Gaza in October 2023.
- The thaw follows a political change in Bolivia, with the new center-right administration viewing the renewal as an opportunity for "strategic cooperation" in technology and agriculture.
‘Israel’ and Bolivia officially renewed their diplomatic relations, ending a two-year severance triggered by the ‘Israeli’ assault on Gaza.
The agreement was signed on Tuesday in Washington by ‘Israeli’ Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Bolivian Foreign Minister Celinda Sosa.
The rupture began in November 2023, when Bolivia became the first nation to cut diplomatic links with ‘Israel’ following the events of October 7.
Under then-President Luis Arce of the left-wing Movement for Socialism (MAS) party, Bolivia condemned ‘Israel'’s actions as "genocide" and recalled its ambassador.
This move aligned Bolivia with other South American countries critical of ‘Israel’, such as Colombia and Chile, which also downgraded relations.
Change in Bolivia
The thaw comes amid political changes in Bolivia.
In October 2025, center-right candidate Rodrigo Paz Pereira won the presidential runoff against conservative Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga, ending nearly two decades of MAS dominance.
Paz, the son of former President Jaime Paz Zamora (1989–1993), was sworn in on November 8, 2025, promising economic reforms and a more balanced foreign policy.
His administration signaled early interest in mending ties with ‘Israel’, viewing it as an opportunity for "strategic cooperation" in areas like technology, agriculture, and water management.
During the signing ceremony, Sa'ar expressed optimism, stating, "We agreed to reestablish full diplomatic relations and to appoint ambassadors in a timely manner."
He highlighted the renewal as part of ‘Israel's’ broader efforts to rebuild Latin American alliances in 2026, dubbing it "the year of Latin America."
Bolivian officials echoed the sentiment, with the Foreign Ministry posting on social media: “Bolivia and Israel fully restore their diplomatic relations and open a new stage of strategic cooperation.”
The agreement includes plans for mutual ambassador appointments and joint initiatives.
