Spanish Diplomat Reprimanded for Detonating Netanyahu Effigy in Israel

Israel’s Foreign Ministry Disciplines Spanish Diplomat Over Easter Celebration Incident

The Israeli government has taken disciplinary action against Spain’s top diplomat in Tel Aviv, following an incident at an Easter celebration in the Spanish town of El Burgo. According to reports, a life-sized effigy of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was detonated during the event, which drew a large crowd.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has been accused by Israel’s Foreign Ministry of inciting the incident through his public statements and actions. This is not the first time that Spain’s municipality has used effigies of foreign leaders as part of their Easter celebrations. In previous years, they have featured life-sized models of US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The Israeli government has taken steps to reprimand the Spanish diplomat over the incident, although details of the disciplinary action are not being disclosed. The incident highlights tensions between Israel and Spain, which have been strained in recent years due to differences in their positions on various international issues.

The event in El Burgo is an annual tradition that takes place during Easter celebrations, attracting hundreds of spectators. The use of effigies as part of the festivities has been a long-standing practice in the town, with previous models featuring prominent world leaders.

Source: Al Jazeera