| And the PM also admitted that Belize has pulled out of the Hague group and from the South Africa case against Israel at the ICJ. He explained that point bank - the reason he did it was because of fear of repercussions from US President Trump.
Jules Vasquez
"Just say, we're left to Hague group. Can we make it official?"
John Briceno, Prime Minister
"Well, with this, I don't think it's a secret. I think what's important to understand that our principles have not changed. Our stance with Palestine has not changed. Ours, we still maintain the suspension of diplomatic relationship with Israel, but we have a reality called Donald Trump. And as much as we are independent nation, we need to be able to navigate very carefully because we don't want to pick a fight with this gentleman."
"We don't know what to expect from him. So we have a responsibility to this country first and foremost, despite the fact based on our principles, which has not changed."
Jules Vasquez
"The problem is the self-determination issue."
John Briceno, Prime Minister
"But that does not change. We still believe that the Palestinians have every right to self-determination."
Jules Vasquez
"But who will stand with us when our self-determination comes into question? If we abandon them, who will stand with us?"
John Briceno, Prime Minister
"We still stand by saying that we support their right to self-determination."
Jules Vasquez
"Will we pull out of the South Africa case?"
John Briceno, Prime Minister
"I think has finish already."
Jules Vasquez
No, sir. We joined it."
"Okay, so we will pull out."
John Briceno, Prime Minister
"On the second one, I'm trying to remember the actual name. Yes."
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