Israel comments on vessel suspected of carrying stolen Ukrainian grain
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has responded to Ukraine's concerns over a vessel carrying stolen Ukrainian grain, stating that Israeli authorities will act in accordance with the law.
Source: Sa'ar on X (Twitter)
Details: Saar said that no evidence supporting the allegations has been provided so far.
Quote: "Diplomatic relations, especially between friendly nations, are not conducted on Twitter or in the media.
Allegations are not evidence. Evidence substantiating the allegations have yet to be provided.
You did not even submit a request for legal assistance before turning to the media and social networks."
Details: Sa'ar added that Israel adheres to the rule of law with independent law enforcement bodies and that "all Israeli authorities will act in accordance with the law".
Background:
- The Panormitis arrived at the Israeli port of Haifa carrying a shipment of grain that may have originated from Ukraine's temporarily occupied territories.
- This was reported by journalist Kateryna Yaresko while the ship was still approaching Israel's coast.
- Ukraine's Foreign Ministry summoned Israel's ambassador to deliver a note of protest over a vessel loaded with Ukrainian grain that had been stolen by Russia from occupied territories.
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