His remarks were also criticised by Polish politicians, one of whom called for the ambassador to be expelled.
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Polish foreign minister hits back at Israeli ambassador for UN Palestine vote criticism
“I think that the ambassador needs to…realise that we, as Poles, react badly to a patronising tone,” said Radosław Sikorski.
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Whatever one thinks of the Polish government’s historical policy, Poland must be properly represented.
