Is the Livne Ambassador to be leaving Poland?
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– I admit that I was surprised when I saw how many people – demanding an apology for the death of a humanitarian employee – ignored the fact that other Polish citizens were kidnapped or killed in captivity Hamas – an organization supported by countries with which Poland maintains diplomatic relations. I mean, among others, Iran – says Yakov Livne, Israeli ambassador in Poland, on the last day of his office, before returning to Jerusalem.
Jakow Livne has just received a job in the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, So he leaves Poland, where he worked for three years.
In a conversation for tvn24.pl, he talks about tense with the Polish government, a lack of understanding in the Palestinian matter, but and a reconstruction of trust between governments in Jerusalem and in Warsaw.
He also comments on the American policy towards the Middle East and The idea of ​​displacing the inhabitants of the Gaza Strip: – It's unconventional thinking. And we probably need a solution that is unconventional, because all previous solutions have failed throughout the line.
Jacek Tacik: Mr. Ambassador, are you happy to leave Poland?
Yakow Liwne: Well, a difficult question.
I am glad that I come back home because … Returns home usually enjoy everyone. But I'm also a bit sad because I leave many friends here, many people I met and liked. I think I learned something about Poland, Poles, about the local cuisine that reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen so much.
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