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On Monday, 20 Adar-I, an urgent gathering was held to discuss Israel’s standing in the international diplomatic community. Participants expressed criticism of Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s policies, including Yesh Atid party leader Yair Lapid and Yisrael Beitenu party leader Avigdor Lieberman. Organizers fear if permitted to continue, Israel’s status in the international community will continue to decline, compromising not just the nation’s diplomatic status but national security.

Lapid cited Israel’s standing in the international community has never been worse and there is no one in the Foreign Ministry to talk to. “It’s never been worse” explained Lapid, who cited there are many people running the ministry yet no one knows what the other is doing. Lieberman concurred, adding “The Foreign Ministry is not the private property of anyone”, including Netanyahu.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)