Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa snubs 'Israeli' reporter in Berlin
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- Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa ignores 'Israeli' journalist during Berlin press conference.
- Arab social media interprets incident as deliberate political statement.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa drew widespread attention after ignoring a question from an 'Israeli' reporter during a press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday.
'Israeli' media closely followed al-Sharaa’s European tour, with Dov Gil Har from the state-owned Kan channel present to cover the joint press briefing. Gil Har documented the Syrian leader’s entrance and posted on X: “Let’s see if the word ‘peace’ has entered the Syrian vocabulary. This is the start of the press conference with Chancellor Merz and President al-Sharaa visiting Berlin.”
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Later, Gil Har attempted to ask a question, saying: “Mr. President, I am from 'Israeli' television. May I ask just one question regarding Israel?” Al-Sharaa ignored the journalist and left the hall without responding.
'Israeli' outlets condemned the action as “inappropriate” and “racist.” In contrast, the incident sparked significant debate across Arab social media, with many interpreting the snub as a calculated political statement rather than an accidental oversight.
Observers note that the brief episode reflects deep regional tensions and underscores the ongoing sensitivity surrounding Syria-'Israel' relations.
