Now is th time when Israel will see
who its real friends are, Israeli Ambassador to Italy Alon Bar
said Tuesday amid criticism of its response to the October Hamas
attack that killed 1,200 people, with the bombing of Gaza so far
claiming almost 30,000 lives.
"This is a testing time for us. We are certainly not saints. We
have made, and unfortunately probably will make, mistakes," said
Bar, speaking at the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of
diplomatic relations between Italy and Israel.
"But this is also a time of trial for our friends, of friendly
countries.
"A time when we see who stands by us.
"Who is really committed to Israel's security and not just using
this slogan on calm days, just to go through the motions".
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