German, Czech, Slovakian FMs head to Jerusalem to show support
The ministers are expected to meet with Ashkenazi and then visit sites where Hamas missiles struck.
By LAHAV HARKOV
MAY 19, 2021
Three European foreign ministers are expected to visit Israel this week, after the EU Foreign Affairs Committee failed to agree upon a statement on the fighting between Israel and Hamas. Germany’s Heiko Maas, the Czech Republic’s Kulhánek and Slovakia’s Ivan Korcok plan to visit Israel on Thursday. They were invited by Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi.
The trip is a way to “express solidarity and support,” the Foreign Ministry said, adding that more foreign ministers are expected to arrive next week as part of its efforts to strengthen the international legitimacy of Operation Guardian of the Walls. The ministers are expected to meet with Ashkenazi and then visit sites where Hamas missiles struck.
“This is further proof of the broad support and legitimacy Israel has from the nations of the world throughout the days of fighting, thanks to the diplomatic efforts led by Israeli ambassadors around the world and Foreign Ministry workers in Jerusalem,” Ashkenazi said.
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The ministers are expected to meet with Ashkenazi and then visit sites where Hamas missiles struck.
By LAHAV HARKOV
MAY 19, 2021
Three European foreign ministers are expected to visit Israel this week, after the EU Foreign Affairs Committee failed to agree upon a statement on the fighting between Israel and Hamas. Germany’s Heiko Maas, the Czech Republic’s Kulhánek and Slovakia’s Ivan Korcok plan to visit Israel on Thursday. They were invited by Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi.
The trip is a way to “express solidarity and support,” the Foreign Ministry said, adding that more foreign ministers are expected to arrive next week as part of its efforts to strengthen the international legitimacy of Operation Guardian of the Walls. The ministers are expected to meet with Ashkenazi and then visit sites where Hamas missiles struck.
“This is further proof of the broad support and legitimacy Israel has from the nations of the world throughout the days of fighting, thanks to the diplomatic efforts led by Israeli ambassadors around the world and Foreign Ministry workers in Jerusalem,” Ashkenazi said.
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