Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this Saturday that his country avoided the imposition of sanctions through "countermeasures" and, among them, he cited the changes of government in countries such as Colombia or Slovenia.
"They have been trying to impose sanctions on us for three years and we have blocked each and every one of these attempts. We have done it with countermeasures," Netanyahu said in an interview with Channel 14 of Israeli television.
Specifically, the Israeli prime minister cited the "example" of the United Kingdom, noting that "we closed the Consulate in Jerusalem for them," or "bringing back countries that had drifted away, such as Colombia or Slovenia."
In Colombia, President Gustavo Petro's Historic Pact was defeated by the ultra-right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella in the May-June elections.
Meanwhile, in Slovenia, the liberal coalition Freedom Movement declined to form a government again after the March elections and gave way to a right-wing alliance led by the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) of Janez Janša.
"We have other means. Cryptocurrencies are one of those means. It is not the only one and it is not certain that we will use it," Netanyahu added.
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WorldIsraeli Prime Minister said his government avoided the imposition of sanctions through countermeasures, including bringing back "countries that had drifted away." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: @IsraeliPM on X. CommentsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this Saturday that his country avoided the imposition of sanctions through "countermeasures" and, among them, cited the changes of government in countries such as Colombia or Slovenia."For three years they have been trying to impose sanctions on us and we have blocked every single one of these attempts. We have achieved this with countermeasures," Netanyahu said in an interview with Israel's Channel 14 television. Specifically, the Israeli premier cited the "example" of the United Kingdom, pointing out that "we closed the Consulate in Jerusalem for them," or "bringing back countries that had drifted away, such as Colombia or Slovenia." In Colombia, President Gustavo Petro's Historic Pact was defeated by the ultra-rightist Abelardo de la Espriella in the May-June elections. Meanwhile, in Slovenia, the liberal Freedom Movement coalition once again declined to form a government after the March elections and gave way to a right-wing alliance led by Janez Janša's Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS)."We have other means. Cryptocurrencies are one of those means. It is not the only one and it is not certain that we will use it," Netanyahu added. More about:IsraelBenjamin NetanyahuPrime MinisterInterventionColombiaSloveniaWorld