Croatian Helsinki Committee for Human Rights: Israeli Minister's statement on Milanović "does not contribute to dialogue"
The Croatian Helsinki Committee for Human Rights (HHO) reacted to the statement of Israeli Foreign Minister Gideoni Saar, who called President Zoran Milanović an antisemite, with a message that such accusations do not contribute to constructive dialogue and further increase tensions.
Croatian Helsinki Committee for Human Rights: Israeli Minister’s statement on Milanović “does not contribute to dialogue” The Croatian Helsinki Committee for Human Rights (HHO) stated that accusations made by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideoni Saar against President Zoran Milanović do not foster constructive dialogue and increase tensions. The HHO also criticized the Israeli Ambassador to Zagreb, Gari Cohen, for what they deem inappropriate pressure on Croatia’s sovereignty and for issuing direct threats of consequences. The organization urged all parties to respect UN resolutions, de-escalate conflicts, and for Israeli officials to respect Croatia’s sovereignty.
- The Croatian Helsinki Committee for Human Rights (HHO) stated that accusations of antisemitism against President Zoran Milanović by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideoni Saar are unconstructive and increase tensions.
- HHO criticized Israeli Ambassador Gari Cohen’s recent statements as inappropriate pressure on Croatia’s sovereignty.
- HHO argued that Croatia is a sovereign nation that decides its own foreign policy.
- HHO interpreted Ambassador Cohen’s statement about explaining consequences as a direct threat, violating diplomatic norms.
- HHO noted that Israel and the US initiated a war against Iran without a UN mandate or exhausting diplomatic channels.
- HHO called for respect for UN resolutions and de-escalation to prevent further casualties.
- HHO urged Israeli officials to respect Croatia’s sovereignty.
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