Effigy Explosion Sparks Diplomatic Tensions Between Israel and Spain
Israel summons Spanish diplomat after an effigy of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was detonated, raising concerns over diplomatic relations.
Israel has reprimanded Spain's top diplomat in Tel Aviv over the blowing up of an effigy of its Prime Minister. The incident has sparked diplomatic tensions between the two countries, with Israel condemning the act as a violation of diplomatic norms.
The effigy was detonated during a protest in Madrid, which was organized to condemn Israel's treatment of the Palestinian people. The protest was part of a broader campaign to raise awareness about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the occupation of Palestinian territories.
In a statement, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said it had summoned the Spanish ambassador to express its strong protest over the incident. The ministry described the detonation of the effigy as a serious violation of diplomatic norms and a direct attack on the Prime Minister of Israel.
Source: Al Jazeera
