Israel Katz
The diplomatic cold shoulder comes against a backdrop of strained relations, most notably Oslo’s recognition of a Palestinian state.
Israel’s foreign minister met with his American counterpart Antony Blinken and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
“I am going to Washington tonight to represent the State of Israel with one clear goal: to warn dozens of leaders and foreign ministers that they must stand up now with full force and determination against Iran.”
The Israeli foreign minister called on the international community to blacklist the IRGC, and demand Tehran curb its nuclear program and support for terrorism.
The head of the IRGC’s aerospace forces told visiting families of Hamas terrorists killed in Gaza “we await an opportunity” to launch another missile attack on Israel.
The Turkish president is a war criminal who tries to deny Israel its right to self-defense, Israel Katz tweeted.
Ambassador Rabbi Shimon Wahnish—the spiritual leader of Argentina’s pro-Jewish president—previously led the Moroccan Jewish community of Buenos Aires.
The Palestinian Authority devotes 7% of its budget to paying stipends to terrorists, including some who participated in the Oct. 7 attacks, says Israel Katz.
The move follows last week’s decision by Spain, Ireland and Norway to recognize a Palestinian state.
Israel’s foreign minister recalled its envoys and summoned their ambassadors, saying the recognition rewards Hamas terrorism • Hamas welcomed the decision.
“Don’t give in to the threats of a dictator, enable alternatives, and don’t be dependent on a supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood,” Israel Katz said.
Josep Borrell’s remarks a “dangerous mix of ignorance, hostility and the legitimization of terrorism.”
