Diplomatic spat after Chile leader snubs new Israeli ambassador
Al JazeeraChilean President Boric postponed meeting with Israeli envoy following Israeli army killing of Palestinian boy on the same day. In response, Israel’s foreign ministry summoned Chilean ambassador Jorge Carvajal for what it called a reprimand at a meeting where, it said, “Israel’s response will be made clear.” The dispute began on Thursday when Chilean foreign minister Antonia Urrejola informed newly appointed Israeli ambassador Gil Artzyeli that Chilean President Gabriel Boric was postponing a meeting to accept his credentials until October. The Chilean Ambassador to Israel has been summoned by the Director General of the MFA on Sunday for a reprimanding conversation — Israel Foreign Ministry September 16, 2022 On Thursday, Artzyeli, the new ambassador, sought to ease tensions following what he said was an “extensive” meeting where Chilean authorities repeatedly apologised. “We’re going to overcome this incident for the good of Chile, the good of Israel and our bilateral relations.” ‘Welcome position’ Boric’s move drew praise from the Palestinian Authority on Friday. “We welcome the Chilean president’s position, which is in line with international law and resolutions, and we appreciate this position aimed at applying pressure on the Israeli government to stop its ongoing daily crimes against our people,” said Ahmad al-Deek, adviser to the Palestinian foreign minister.
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