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Israeli Ambassador to Netherlands Slams Ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich
Israel's Ambassador to the Netherlands, Tzvi Aviner Vapni, publicly condemned remarks by Ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich as "shocking and unacceptable." Vapni refused to defend their alleged statements justifying violence against Palestinians and labeled Jewish extremists in the West Bank as "thugs and terrorists." He believes 80% of Israelis share his views, and the violence must cease.
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- 01Ambassador Tzvi Aviner Vapni called ministers' remarks "shocking and unacceptable."
- 02Vapni refused to defend ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich's alleged statements.
- 03He labeled Jewish extremists in the West Bank as "thugs and terrorists."
- 04Vapni believes 80% of Israelis agree with his condemnation of violence.
- 05The Netherlands is boycotting Eurovision 2027 over Israel's participation.
The ambassador's comments follow the Netherlands' decision to boycott Eurovision 2027 over Israel's participation.
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