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"Don't Choke": Zakharova Assesses Rutte's Words on the Killing of the Hamas Leader
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said he would "not be worried" if the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was confirmed. Given the Netherlands' history, such an attitude is not surprising, a Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman said.
She pointed to the Netherlands' "liberal traditions", citing the 1672 massacre of the prime minister and his brother by a mob that later claimed to have even tasted the bodies of some of the victims.
"As we can see, the cannibalistic reflexes are still strong. "Eat a lot, Mark, don't choke," he added.
On October 17, Israel's Foreign Minister confirmed that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar had been killed by Israeli forces. According to the Israeli Defense Minister, the attack on the Hamas leader was a signal to all enemies of the state. The killing took place as a result of an operation in the Gaza Strip that left dozens injured.