Israel condemns ‘hostile’ Swedish comments linking Paris attacks to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The Jerusalem Post criticized Sweden’s foreign minister, saying she is apparently mastering the craft of angering Israel when the opportunity arises.

Last month, Israel condemned as “shockingly hostile” comments by Margot Wallstrom that seemed to link the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with Daesh terrorist attacks in Paris.

In October, Wallstrom irked Israel with a tweet about the wave of terror sweeping the country.

“Escalating violence in Al Quds (occupied East Jerusalem). Attacks against civilians unacceptable. Bring perpetrators to justice. Leaders must act responsibly,” wrote Wallstrom.

On Friday, Wallstrom was at it again. When asked by a Swedish parliamentarian why she refused to condemn Palestinian acts of violence against Israelis, she replied that while she did not condone terrorism and that Israel did have a right to self-defense, “at the same time the [Israeli] response doesn’t need to be extrajudicial executions or disproportionate force.”

Sources: MENA