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Israel's Ambassador Defends IDF After Journalist Strike in Lebanon

3/21/2026

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Oded Joseph, Israel's Ambassador to Russia, met Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko after an IDF strike in Lebanon injured two RT journalists.
Joseph said the strike was not intentional and that the IDF targets threats, not media.
He criticized Russia's support for Iran and its lack of condemnation of attacks on Israeli civilians.
RT staff claimed deliberate targeting, and Russia protested the strike and called for an investigation.

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Oded Joseph, Israel's Ambassador to Russia, met Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko after an IDF strike in Lebanon injured two RT journalists.
Joseph said the strike was not intentional and that the IDF targets threats, not media.
He criticized Russia's support for Iran and its lack of condemnation of attacks on Israeli civilians.
RT staff claimed deliberate targeting, and Russia protested the strike and called for an investigation.