May 4, 2022, 06:15am
Israel's president accused the Russian foreign minister of engaging in antisemitism after he claimed that Hitler had Jewish blood.
Russia's Foreign Minister caused a diplomatic row with Israel by claiming that Hitler had Jewish blood.
In an interview with Haaretz, he said he was angry and disgusted by the comments made by the Russian foreign minister.
The Israeli president accused the Russian of spreading terrible lies, which smell of antisemitism, and said that he expected him to apologize.
If he fails to correct the remarks, they could cast a cloud over the relationship between Israel and Russia.
The Russian foreign ministry accused Israel of supporting neo-Nazis in Ukraine in an interview with the Israeli president.
No other Israeli officials have yet responded to Moscow, however, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid sought an apology from his Russian counterpart for his remarks on Monday.
In an interview broadcast on Italian television earlier this week, Lavrov was asked how Russia could claim that Zelensky is a Jew. The top Russian diplomat said that Zelensky was Jewish and that Hitler also had Jewish origins.
Russia's role as a power broker in neighboring Syria along with its ties to Iran has meant that Israel has avoided condemning Russia for its invasion. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and his government have largely avoided antagonizing Moscow by not sending military aid to Ukraine. Israeli officials are discussing the supply of military aid to Ukraine, according to some reports. The Iron Dome air defense system, which Ukraine requested to defend its cities against Russian missile attacks, is not expected to be included in the military aid.
Lavrov is spreading antisemitic lies. I expect him to apologize.
Moscow accuses Israel of supporting neo-Nazis in Ukraine.
Israel Slams Russia for claiming that Hitler was partially Jewish.
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