Zagreb (UNA/WAFA) – Croatian President Zoran Milanovic announced his refusal to accept the credentials of the new Israeli ambassador, a move he linked to the policies of the current Israeli government and the ongoing war on the Gaza Strip..
Milanovic said his country would not approve the proposed ambassador's appointment, indicating that the candidate had not and would not receive his approval, a stance reflecting his objection to Israeli policies during the war..
Israeli media reported that Ambassador Nisan Amdor, who was appointed in November to succeed the current ambassador, is expected to arrive in Croatia by the end of May as chargé d'affaires, a position that does not require presidential approval..
The Croatian president explained in a statement on Tuesday that approving or rejecting ambassadors is a sovereign right of the state, accusing Israel of disrespecting diplomatic norms by announcing the appointment prematurely before obtaining official approval..
Milanovic is known for his strong criticism of the Israeli aggression against Gaza, in contrast to the Croatian government's more pro-Israel stance, reflecting an internal divergence in the official position on the war..
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