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Friday, November 22, 2024

Tensions Flare in Israel-Palestine Debate

Published: 2024-10-08

In a heated discussion on the anniversary of a Hamas attack, the Palestinian ambassador to Austria, Salah Abdel Shafi, labeled Israel a "rogue state" during a broadcast on ZIB 2. The debate, which included Israeli army spokesperson Arye Shalicar, was delayed due to a missile alert in Tel Aviv, forcing Shalicar to seek shelter.

The conversation quickly escalated as both sides exchanged accusations over the past year's violence.

Shalicar defended Israel's actions as a response to attacks from multiple regions, while Shafi criticized Israel for ignoring international law and called for an end to the occupation.

Despite the intense exchange, the discussion ended without any resolution on the long-standing conflict between the two nations.