Israel's Ambassador to Netherlands Recalled for Comments on Ministers
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israel's Ambassador to the Netherlands, Tzvi Vapni, was summoned to Israel by the Foreign Ministry for clarification. The ambassador made critical remarks about Ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich in a Dutch newspaper interview. Vapni described their statements as "shocking and unacceptable" and expressed a desire for certain individuals not to be part of the government.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ambassador Tzvi Vapni recalled to Israel after criticizing ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich.
- Vapni called the ministers' statements "shocking and unacceptable" in a Dutch interview.
- The Foreign Ministry summoned Vapni for an immediate clarification.
- He also commented on "extremists" within Israel, stating some individuals are undesirable.
- The interview was with the Dutch newspaper "Algemeen Dagblad".
Israel's Ambassador to the Netherlands, Tzvi Vapni, has been summoned back to Israel for an immediate clarification by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The recall follows sharp remarks Vapni made in an interview with the Dutch newspaper "Algemeen Dagblad" regarding Ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich.
When asked about "extremists" on the Israeli side, Vapni stated, "Among us too, there are people we would have preferred not to have with us." Addressing the ministers' statements directly, he added, "They said things that I find shocking and unacceptable. I have no desire to defend them."