Israel calls Bolivia's cut-off of ties 'capitulation to terror'

Israel accused Bolivia on Wednesday of "capitulation to terrorism and to the ayatollah regime in Iran" after the South American nation cut ties in protest at civilian casualties from Israel's war with Tehran-backed Palestinian militants in Gaza.

A statement by the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem also sought to play down Tuesday's decision by Bolivia, saying "relations between the countries had been devoid of content anyway" since a government handover there.