WJC News Update – At WJC reception, Greek FM Kotzias decries ‘hypocrisy and double-speak’ of criticism of Israel

2017. szeptember 20 06:39

WJC News Update – At WJC reception, Greek FM Kotzias decries ‘hypocrisy and double-speak’ of criticism of Israel

 

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Small blog kotzias 2 At WJC reception, Greek FM Kotzias decries ‘hypocrisy and double-speak’ of criticism of IsraelWelcoming Nikos Kotzias, WJC President Ronald S. Lauder thanks the minister for his strong support of Israel and personal fight against anti-Semitism in Greece. “Minister Kotzias represents the amazing changes in the improved relations between Israel and Greece over the past two years,” Lauder says.
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