Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Thursday, July 18, 2019
From the Liveblog of
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Germany’s Foreign Ministry says it’s probing envoy to Palestinians who ‘liked’ anti-Israel tweets
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleGermany’s Foreign Ministry says it has opened an investigation after learning the head of the country’s mission to the Palestinians had “liked” anti-Israel tweets.
Bild newspaper reported that the “likes” came from the verified Twitter account of German diplomat Christian Clages, titled “Germany in Ramallah.”
The multiple “likes” included one for a video praising an attack by Palestinians on Israeli soldiers, and another for a tweet downplaying rock-throwing by Palestinians, a tactic which has killed several Israelis and wounded many others.
The latter tweet showed photos of Brazilian soccer player Neimar during an exaggerated reaction to a foul, and said “Israeli soldiers when a Palestinian kid throws a rock at their tank.”
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
The Times of Israel Community.
JOIN THE TOI COMMUNITY
Already a member? Log in here