Chad has summoned its Chargé d’Affaires in Israel for consultations in response to what it described as “unprecedented deadly violence in the Gaza Strip.”
The government expressed condemnation for the loss of innocent lives and urged a ceasefire that could lead to a lasting resolution of the Palestinian issue.
Chad, a predominantly Muslim nation, had severed diplomatic ties with Israel in 1972 but restored relations in 2019.
This move makes Chad the first African country to recall its envoy from Israel since the conflict began in October.
Several other nations, including Turkey, Chile, Bahrain, Honduras, Colombia, and Jordan, have also recalled their ambassadors from Israel in response to the ongoing violence.