Swedish Foreign Minister Accuses Israel of Executing Palestinian Assailants Without Trial

Source: Haaretz

Israeli envoy to Stockholm fires back, saying that when it comes to fighting terrorism, Israel’s moral standards are on par with Western nations.

Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström on Friday accused Israel of executing Palestinian assailants without trial.

The remarks further exacerbated the tension between Stockholm and Jerusalem, prompting a scathing response from the Israeli ambassador to Sweden.

Wallström made the comments in response to foreign policy questions directed at her during a parliament meeting. During the session, three parliament members claimed that Swedish government policy favors the Palestinian position over the Israeli one.

Wallström stated that she condemns the stabbing attacks perpetrated by Palestinians against Israelis, but asserted the Israeli response was "disproportionate."

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