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Croatian President Refuses to Approve New Israeli Ambassador
Croatian President Zoran Milanović has refused to approve the nomination of Israel's new ambassador to Zagreb, citing the Israeli government's policies and a breach of diplomatic protocol. The move comes amid heightened tensions over Israel's military campaign in Gaza, with Milanović previously withdrawing military cooperation with Israel and condemning its actions. This is the first such rejection in Croatian history, though the nominee may serve as chargé d'affaires without presidential approval.