Promoting diplomatic relations, economic and cultural ties between the State of #Israel๐ฎ๐ฑ and the EU Member States and institutions. Ambassador @HaimRegev
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
"The decision of the International Court to open an investigation against Israel today for war crimes is absurd. It's undiluted antisemitism and the height of hypocrisy.
The decision of the International Criminal Court at the Hague to commence investigations against the State of Israel is scandalous.
We will not accept claims against the exercise of our right and our obligation to defend our citizens.
FM Ashkenazi on #ICC announcement regarding the initiation of an investigation:
"The decision is a waste of resources by a biased institution that has lost all legitimacy, and which operates as a political body rather than a judicial one."
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The decision by the ICC chief prosecutor to open an investigation is an act of moral and legal bankruptcy.
It is a political decision that turns the court into a tool in the hands of extremists who back terrorist organizations and antisemitic bodies.
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Today I met with my colleague, Jordanian FM @AymanHsafadi.
We discussed promoting commercial, economic and civic cooperation between our countries as well as with the Palestinians. Our talks focused on trade, import and export, water, tourism and consular issues.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today, at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, with the first United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Israel, Mohammed Al Khaja. ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ค๐ฆ๐ช
It was a pleasure speaking with my friend, UAE minister of foreign affairs, @ABZayed this evening, and sharing our excitement on this historic day with the arrival of the first Ambassador of the #UAE to Israel.
Watch: FM @Gabi_Ashkenazi welcomed the #UAE's 1st Ambassador to Israel, @AmbAlKhaja at @IsraelMFA.
Following the meeting, Amb Al Khaja presented his credentials to @PresidentRuvi at the President's Residence.
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It was good speaking with Omani FM @badralbusaidi.
During the call, views were exchanged on a number of issues of common interest, as well the importance of supporting all efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability in the region.
Welcome to Israel, first Ambassador of the UAE, Mohammad Mahmoud Al Khaja.
This is a significant milestone in relations between our countries.
I welcome your arrival to promote the opening of an Emirati embassy, as well as the fast opening of the Israeli missions in the UAE.
The #masks might be slightly different this year, but tonight we will nevertheless celebrate #Purim ๐ท๐ญ
#HappyPurim from all of us at the Mission!
The Esther scrolls containing the story of the Book of Esther are traditionally read on #Purim.
This year, one of world's oldest Esther Scrolls (Megillah), written by a scribe on the Iberian Peninsula & dating back to 1465 returned Home to @NLIsrael.
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Grab a mask (not the one you're thinking of) & get ready to celebrate!
This weekend Jews in ๐ฎ๐ฑ & around the ๐ mark #Purim, a 2,000 year old holiday that's all about celebrating the gift of life. Best part? Thanks to the custom of wearing masks, even #COVID can't get in the way.
Our Political Director, Alon Bar, participated today in a conversation about the Iranian challenge at the EU-ME Forum by @elnetwork_eu with colleagues from the EU, UAE & US.
#Iran continues to stockpile enriched uranium, deceive and conceal its ambition for a nuclear weapon, and is now destroying what remains of the @iaeaorg's oversight. Iran's extreme steps demand an immediate international response.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
"On the eve of Purim, I would like to say to those who seek our lives, Iran and its proxies in the Middle East: 2,500 years ago, another Persian villain tried to destroy the Jewish people and just as he failed then, so too will you fail today.
For those who prefer their steak sustainably-made, this Israeli cultured meat offers an alternative which can strongly impact the way food is made around the globe in the future: