Shani Cooper is Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone
The Israeli Embassy in Ghana has suspended consular services from Wednesday, a statement from the consulate has announced.
“No consular services will be provided and no one will be allowed to enter the Embassy,” the short announcement, published in full below, stated.
The tone of the announcement suggests an internal misunderstanding that is fast escalating. It is not clear when the services at the Embassy will be resumed.
“Due to the decision of the Israeli Ministry of Finance to breach understandings that were agreed upon and signed by the Director General of the Ministry of Finance on July 21, 2019, and to apply a one-sided procedure that alters a protocol that has been in place for several decades, we are forced to suspend all diplomatic activities till further notice,” explained the announcement from the Embassy.
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Below is the full statement
An Announcement from the Embassy of Israel in Accra
October 30, 2019
Due to the decision of the Israeli Ministry of Finance to breach understandings that were agreed upon and signed by the Director General of the Ministry of Finance on July 21, 2019, and to apply a one-sided procedure that alters a protocol that has been in place for several decades, we are forced to suspend all diplomatic activities till further notice. No consular services will be provided and no one will be allowed to enter the Embassy.
Israeli diplomats are committed at all times to strive to enhance Israel’s strength and resilience. Unfortunately, the decision of the Israeli Ministry of Finance does not leave us any choice but to take the above-mentioned action, since the vital interests of the State of Israel have been harmed. We hope that this crisis will be resolved as soon as possible.
Thank you!
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