Europe
Madrid summoned Jerusalem’s diplomatic representative after Israel’s foreign minister called the Spanish prime minister “an antisemite and a liar.”
The country bordered by France, Belgium and Germany long rejected calls to recognize a Palestinian state, arguing that it must be tied to a negotiated peace deal.
“There is no reason why Israel should not continue to be a significant part of this cultural event, which must not become political,” said Kan director Golan Yochpaz.
Flyers opposing Dana Erlich’s appearance read: “Zionists—not here, not anywhere! Cut all ties with Israel on the way to its dismantling.”
While denouncing the targeting of individuals over their origins, Bart De Wever announced Belgium favors all E.U. sanctions on the Jewish state.
Their father said that his son was put in a cell with 10 Arabs and had bruises all over his body.
“Total anarchy in The Netherlands. Arrest him and send him out of the country now!” said Geert Wilders.
The Israeli foreign minister accused Pedro Sanchez of stoking violent demonstrations that forced an early end to the Vuelta a Espana cycling race.
The Sestao Chess Club in the Basque Country said it would display only Palestinian flags and encouraged anti-Israel protests.
“RTÉ feels that Ireland’s participation would be unconscionable given the ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza,” the Irish broadcaster said.
People get their news from left-leaning NGOs, MP Chris Stoffer tells JNS.
The Irish low-cost carrier had been due to resume service to Tel Aviv in October.
