In protest against the Israeli offensive against the Gaza strip, Chile has suspended Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the Zionist entity.

In protest against the Israeli offensive against the Gaza strip, Chile has suspended Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the Zionist entity.

Chile was also considering the withdrawal of its ambassador to Tel Aviv, media reports said.

The Chilean-Palestinian parliamentary group told HispanTV that the Chilean government will also seek Israel's condemnation by the UN Security Council (UNSC) after meeting with the Chilean Foreign Heraldo Munoz.

Chilean deputies and senators of Palestinian origin went to the Foreign Ministry on Monday to demand a stronger position against the Zionist entity regarding its actions in the Gaza Strip.

With the number of victims of Israeli attacks passing the 220 mark, parliamentarians of all backgrounds have demanded urgent action by the Chilean government.

Home to a large Palestinian community, the aggression on Gaza has not gone unnoticed in Chile.
Michelle Bachelet's government last week condemned the Israeli aggression.