The Israeli Ambassador to Kosovo, Tamar Ziv, has stated that the security situation in Israel has dramatically improved as a result of the Israeli operation “Rising Lion” and that the four-decade threat to Israel’s existence from the Iranian regime has been pushed back for many years.
The Israeli diplomat, who represents her country in the Balkan state that opened its embassy in Jerusalem, expressed gratitude to Kosovo for its support of Israel.
“After the U.S. bombed three Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, Prime Minister Kurti was the first Balkan leader to express his support, stating that nuclear weapons in the hands of authoritarian regimes pose a major threat to global security. Kosovo stands firmly alongside the U.S. and the EU in opposing Iran’s nuclear ambitions. We appreciate Prime Minister Kurti’s position — all democratic countries should support the actions of the U.S. and Israel’s operation in Iran and understand that by significantly damaging Iran’s nuclear program, the world is now a safer place,” said Ziv in an interview for RTKlive.
She also highlighted the historical friendship between the people of Kosovo and the Jews who lived there.
“During World War II, many brave Albanians saved the lives of Jews they didn’t even know. When Kosovo went through war and was in need, Israel was the first country to set up a field hospital on the border with North Macedonia to treat refugees. After the war, other Israelis, particularly Mr. Eli Eliezri and Dr. Moshe Landsman, came to help with the reconstruction. Dr. Landsman worked in Kosovo for 25 years until he passed away last year. Our countries are now celebrating almost 4.5 years of diplomatic relations, during which great progress has been made in various areas, the most recent being the visa waiver agreement that came into effect in early May,” she said.
Ambassador Ziv expressed her belief and hope that the focus will shift from war to rebuilding, and that both nations will continue to strengthen bilateral ties. She also expressed the hope that Israel will open a physical embassy in Kosovo.
“I hope the coming year will bring increased mutual tourism, delegations, economic cooperation, cultural and educational exchanges, and collaboration across many new fields,” she concluded.
