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February 20, 2023       Share:    

Source: https://www.barrons.com/news/israel-slams-severe-ejection-of-envoy-from-african-union-summit-aa218761

Israel Slams Ejection of Envoy from African Union Summit

(AFP-Barron's-Ha'aretz) Israel on Saturday condemned the expulsion of Israeli Foreign Ministry Deputy Director General for Africa Sharon Bar-li from the African Union summit, accusing Iran of orchestrating the move with help from Algeria and South Africa. A ministry spokesman described the incident as "severe," noting Bar-li was "an accredited observer with an entry tag." Israel attained observer status at the AU in 2021 and maintains diplomatic relations with 46 of Africa's 55 countries.

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