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Israel's Ambassador Defends Military Actions Amid Global Pressure

4/22/2026

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Ron Prosor, Israel's ambassador to Germany, defends Israel's military actions against Iran and Lebanon as responses to threats.
He highlights the Day of Remembrance for fallen soldiers and says Israel faces global pressure.
Prosor criticizes perceived empathy gaps toward Israel, arguing Iranian threats also endanger Europe.
He addresses tensions between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, urging Merz to show tact amid Holocaust Memorial Day remarks.

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Ron Prosor, Israel's ambassador to Germany, defends Israel's military actions against Iran and Lebanon as responses to threats.
He highlights the Day of Remembrance for fallen soldiers and says Israel faces global pressure.
Prosor criticizes perceived empathy gaps toward Israel, arguing Iranian threats also endanger Europe.
He addresses tensions between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, urging Merz to show tact amid Holocaust Memorial Day remarks.