He continued that “At the same time, he is observing the events in Gaza and the West Bank with great concern. He therefore decided to address this issue during the press conference held immediately after the opening of the UN General Assembly. In doing so, he explicitly affirmed Israel’s right to exist. Other heads of state – such as President Macron and King Abdullah of Jordan – have also expressed similar views during the General Assembly.” The Austrian Foreign Ministry told the JC that “Austria stands as a close partner on Israel’s side. For Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger, this solidarity...