His remarks were also criticised by Polish politicians, one of whom called for the ambassador to be expelled.
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Poland condemns “outrageous” remarks by Israeli ambassador on Gaza aid worker deaths
President Duda declared the ambassador to be “the biggest problem” in Polish-Israeli relations while Prime Minister Tusk called on him to apologise.
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Minister expresses “shame” at Ukraine jury giving no points to Poland at Eurovision
The Ukrainian public awarded Poland a maximum score, but its jury gave their neighbours “nul points”.
US ambassador calls Poland “humanitarian superpower” for response to Ukraine crisis
He also expressed hope that Time’s “Person of the Year” award will go to “young Poles organising aid for Ukrainians”.
Russian ambassador doused with red paint at Soviet cemetery in Warsaw
Protesters had gathered to oppose his visit to commemorate Russia’s Victory Day.
Polish president and Catholic church intervene in dispute over Pole on life support in UK hospital
The man’s own family are divided over the issue.
“History is of overriding importance in our relations with Poland”: interview with Germany’s ambassador
Philipp Fritz
We also asked the ambassador about Nord Stream 2, media ownership and the pandemic.
German and US ambassadors meet to discuss media freedom in Poland
It comes as the Polish government moves to reduce foreign ownership of media.
American ambassador defends US-owned station attacked as “fake news factory” by Polish state TV
TVP accuses TVN of promoting lies and of connections to the former communist regime.
New evidence of how Polish diplomats helped Jews survive Holocaust with fake passports
Percy Metcalfe
The diplomats in Switzerland forged up to 10,000 passports intended for Jews trapped in German-occupied Europe.
