Amsterdam:The Israeli Foreign Ministry has recalled its ambassador to the Netherlands, Zvi Wafni, for consultations in Israel. This decision follows critical statements made by Wafni regarding Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich during an interview with a Dutch newspaper.
According to Maan News Agency, the ambassador was questioned in an interview with "Algemeen Dagblad" about "extremists" within Israel. In response, Wafni remarked, "We also have people we would prefer not to have among us."
During the interview, Wafni further criticized Ben-Gvir and Smotrich, stating, "They made statements that I find shocking and unacceptable, and I have no desire to defend them." This led to the ministry's decision to summon him back to Israel.