Consider withdrawing diplomatic ties with Israel: Hakeem

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By Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana

Parliament, May 14 (Daily Mirror)- Opposition MP Rauff Hakeem today urged the Sri Lankan government to consider withdrawing diplomatic ties with Israel if it fails to stop iys military offensives in Gaza.

"Threaten Israel and inform it that Sri Lanka will withdraw diplomatic ties if the offensive is not stopped in Gaza. Do this as a last resort," Hakeem told Parliament.

State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya who responded said Sri Lanka's foreign policy is to establish and maintain ties will all countries.

"Our foreign policy is to establish and maintain ties with all countries. However, that does not mean we have abandoned Palastine," he said.

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msj Tuesday, 14 May 2024 12:35 PM

foolish politician. He is not talking in the interest of Sri Lanka. Hope the Government will not get misled.

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msj Tuesday, 14 May 2024 12:35 PM

foolish politician. He is not talking in the interest of Sri Lanka. Hope the Government will not get misled.

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Unless they Invade SL, Should Maintain Ties Tuesday, 14 May 2024 12:38 PM

First of all, having or not having diplomatic ties with Israel won’t affect either country. Remember, SL is Bankrupt and is always looking out for loans. Most countries have their own concerns too these days. If SL goes on this track as recommended by Rauff, SL will end up with having few friends. If you don’t agree with your neighbours, you will lodge a complaint with the authorities, you move on if they can’t settle it or stay put and adapt to the situation.

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melville perera Tuesday, 14 May 2024 01:40 PM

Leave alone Sri Lanka they should be expelled immediately from our country and the UN as well.

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Anura Jayantha Tuesday, 14 May 2024 02:42 PM

At least you got.to say this..otherwise your community will take you for a scarecrow..and you know nothing will happen..

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Gabriella Tuesday, 14 May 2024 04:40 PM

Another bigmouth and empty head back in parliament. The Israelis didn’t provoke anyone.

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sunil Tuesday, 14 May 2024 04:46 PM

These people are so polarized they want everyone to see the world though their stone age primitive eyes

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wickrama wijayasiri Tuesday, 14 May 2024 05:05 PM

Cutting diplomatic ties is only symbolic and will not achieve anything. Take Canada as an example. Once you cut relationships you lose the opportunity to discuss/debate/and protest. It is a different matter that Israel is an unlawful Pariah state established by the Brits. If all Israel's neighbours unite, it will not exist. Divide and rule British tactic still work.'

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Meat ball Wednesday, 15 May 2024 01:02 AM

This idiot is dancing to the tune of his Middle Eastern towelheads.

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