Russia to Summon Israeli Ambassador Over Criticism of Foreign Policy and Holocaust Remarks

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced plans to summon Israel's ambassador, Simona Halperin, following her critical comments on Russia's stance towards Hamas and the Holocaust.

• Russia's Foreign Ministry will summon Israeli Ambassador Simona Halperin after she criticized Russia's foreign policy and remarks on the Holocaust in a Kommersant interview.
• Halperin accused Russia of downplaying the Holocaust and questioned Moscow's reluctance to condemn Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations.
• The ambassador highlighted Israel's support for Ukraine's sovereignty and criticized Russia's stance in the UN as 'absolutely unacceptable' to Israel.
• Halperin's comments were described by the Russian Foreign Ministry as an 'extremely unsuccessful start' to her diplomatic posting, which began in December.
• Despite disagreements, Halperin expressed belief in open dialogue and mentioned joint efforts to free hostages held by Hamas.

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