The Israeli ambassador in Greece denies categorically Noam Katz that Israel commits’genocide»In Gaza, speaking exclusively at protothema.gr. Responds to the shots of the international community, saying that the goal is to eradicate it Hamas by the Gauze strip And it contrasts the Israeli business with that of the West for the complete destruction of ISIS.
He responds to the stance of the Greek government, speaking in warm words about the strategic relationship of the two countries, while also posting for him vessel attempting to break the naval blockade of Gaza by connecting its members with Hamas. Finally, he replies whether Greece is a safe destination for Israeli tourists, insisting that small groups of activists are trying to intimidate our country’s visitors.
Starting with IDF businesses in Gaza, we would like to explain to us what the ultimate goal is?
The ultimate goal in this business is to understand Hamas’ main base, the most shielded in the city of Gaza. It is a dense residential area and with an underground tunnel system. The idea is to deprive Hamas, so we move to the city of Gaza and ask the citizens to evacuate, ensuring safe exodus routes. We try there to uproot Hamas. I just want to remind you that there are two goals of the business in Gaza: The first and foremost is to get all the time back hostage Back and we still have 48 hostages held. And the second is to dismantle Hamas’ military operational capacity. The war may end tomorrow if Hamas delivers her hostages and weapons and her leadership leaves. So that we have a Palestinian government that will manage the region, with the support of the international community.
However, Israel is accused by the international community, from more and more countries, that what is happening in Gaza is genocide and ethnic cleansing. And also that although you are trying to “unravel” Hamas, as you say, there are losses of human lives …
I complain about this terminology again. It is not genocide, it is a harsh war that evolves in Gaza. When you talk to international players, everyone wants Hamas to go out of Gaza and not play a role, but they do not offer any way to happen. By the way, this reminds me of the situation with ISIS. The international community struggled with ISIS until it destroys it. He did not agree with ISIS, fought 4.5 years until his destruction. Hamas has established a terrorist state in Gaza, with a terrorist army, effectively controlling people and territory. And with a general attack on Israel that began with atrocities beyond any imagination. We can’t leave Hamas in Gaza. If he decides to deliver his weapons and leave, the war may end. It’s a horrible war, but it’s not genocide. On the contrary, I do not know any army in the history of the wars that were “unraveled”, to take civilians out of war, to evacuate them and allow them to go to safe areas. To provide them with humanitarian aid. Humanitarian aid goes to Gaza, there are problems with distribution, but there are no restrictions on humanitarian aid. More than 1,700 trucks entered this week.
There are, however, complaints from members of the lifelle sailing to Gaza that they were attacked by the Israeli armed forces with drones and so on. What is your comment?
I don’t have information on that. That is why I have information is that we suggested to the organizers of the lifelle to direct their boats to the Marina of Askelon. To unload the humanitarian aid they carry and then to go to Gaza. Gaza is under legal naval blockade and we do not intend to allow the decoration to break it. We have an additional problem with this decoration. The organizers are Hamas associated with Hamas associations. Most vessels belong to a Saiphi Kiss Kissk-based Spain. These people serve Hamas’ interests and do not try to convey humanitarian aid. If this is trying, they are welcome to bring it to Ashkelon.
What is your view of the Greek government’s attitude towards Israel? I ask, as the Greece-Israel strategic relationship has been strong for 15 years, but the Greek government finds it difficult to maintain a balanced stance towards Israel because of the situation in the international community. And what is your view of the opposition of Greece that directly accuses Israel of genocide?
Israel-Greece relations are of strategic importance for both countries as they serve common interests and are based on common values. With this given, there are also disagreements, but precisely because of the strategic and close relationship, we can talk to the Greek government about everything. We appreciate Greece’s stance on many things in this war, the call for liberation of our hostages. The need to find a solution so that Hamas is not part of the future of the Gaza Strip with any combination. We appreciate the Greek stance on humanitarian aid and have worked with the Greek Government to send medical species and so on. Greece has a balanced and clever look at the situation, realizing complexity and trying to find ways to make it not even more difficult to make.
Do you think that the security of Israeli visitors in Greece guaranteed, with the facts of what we saw in the summer?
There are organized, small groups of activists trying to make life of Israelis who come to work or tourism in Greece unpleasant. Fortunately, the experience so many that come to Greece-only in August we had over 250,000 visitors From Israel-proves that they feel Greek hospitality, enjoy the visit and actively contribute to the Greek economy. Israeli tourists come throughout the year, about 1 million people and spend more money than the average European tourist. And our tourism industry is invested in Greece, and this I think is beneficial to both countries and I am happy that in most places, the elements that try to scare and create a sense of insecurity fail.
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