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Albania Condemns Protesters After Israeli Embassy Flag Is Defaced in Tirana
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First reported by Mako · Jun 21, 2026
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Albania’s foreign ministry condemned protesters in Tirana after masked demonstrators defaced the Israeli Embassy flag during anti-government rallies. The unrest, now in its fourth week, has also disrupted a pro-Israel cultural event and heightened security around foreign missions.
- 01Albania condemned masked protesters for defacing the Israeli Embassy flag in Tirana.
- 02The protests began as an environmental fight but turned increasingly anti-Israel.
- 03Security forces were put on high alert as the unrest entered its fourth week.
- 04Officials blamed possible outside interference and pointed to Iran.
- 05Prime Minister Edi Rama refused to resign despite growing pressure.
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