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Austria Defends Pro-Israel Flag Move amid Arab Diplomatic Protest
(Anadolu-Turkey) Oliver Towfigh Nia - Following a formal protest by envoys of Arab states, Austria on Friday strongly defended its move to hoist the Israeli flag over government buildings during Israel's recent conflict with Hamas. Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg told the Austrian daily Die Presse there has been a "paradigm shift" in the country's stance on Middle East issues under Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, who is pursuing a close alliance with Israel. "Austria has deliberately realigned its policy here," Schallenberg said. "Austria is aware of its special historical responsibility towards Israel, and we have made a relevant clear policy change in our relations with Israel."