a good start of which we should have many more if things were as they should be; 

 

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic rejected Israel’s proposed ambassador to Zagreb over the policies of the current Israeli government and what he described as a breach of diplomatic protocol, according to statements released on 19 May by the Croatian presidency.

“The proposed Ambassador of the State of Israel has not received, nor will he receive, the consent of the President of the Republic Zoran Milanović,” the president’s office said in a statement.

The Croatian presidency said it had previously avoided public comment on ambassadorial nominations in line with diplomatic practice. It accused Israel of violating an “unwritten rule” by publicly announcing the nominee before receiving formal approval from Zagreb.

“In light of this action by the Israeli side,” the office said, the president confirmed the nominee would not be approved, linking his decision to the “policies pursued by the current Israeli authorities.”..........more..........