Israel risks derailing EU election mission to Palestine
Gaza Strip. Palestinians are holding their first legislative elections in 15 years (Photo: Nikolaj Nielsen)
The EU s request to observe upcoming elections in Palestine risks being scuppered by a non-responsive Israel. Despite continuous contact with the Israeli authorities, over the past seven weeks, a reply granting access has yet to be received, said a European Commission spokesperson, in an email on Monday (19 April).
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The first Ukrainian-Israeli friendly tennis tournament brought together diplomats, officials and businessmen - Embassy 2 min read
In Israel was held the first Ukrainian-Israeli friendly tennis tournament, which was attended by diplomats from foreign missions and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israeli officials, business representatives of the two countries and the media. The Embassy
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«Opening the official ceremony of the competition, H.E. Mr. Yevhen Korniychuk, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the State of Israel emphasized that the purpose of the event is to strengthen the bilateral diplomatic and business partnership. He further placed importance on the vision of sports and culture cooperation between the two countries and also accentuated their international ties and contacts», - the statement said.
What has prevented us from demanding sanctions against organizations involved in terrorist activities, particularly when those organizations are leading campaigns to slander Israel?
Bahrain appoints first-ever ambassador to Israel
Ashkenazi spoke with the Bahraini Foreign Minister, Abdul Latif Al-Zayani, prior to the inauguration of the Bahraini embassy in Israel and the appointment of the kingdom s first ambassador to Israel.
By Sakina Fatima| Published: 1st April 2021 9:23 pm IST Bahrain s Ambassador to Israel Khaled Youssef Al-Jalahma.
Manama: Bahrain on Tuesday, announced the appointment of Khaled Youssef Al-Jalahma to head its diplomatic mission to the Israeli Occupation.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi assured his Bahraini counterpart that “the Bahraini government’s decision to appoint an ambassador to Israel is another important step in implementing the peace agreement and strengthening relations between the two countries.”
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