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August 13, 2014

Israel Apologizes for Labeling Brazil "Diplomatic Dwarf" 
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The Israeli government has apologized for a Foreign Ministry
spokesperson who called Brazil a "diplomatic dwarf." The comment by
Yigal Palmor came after Brazil denounced the Israeli assault and
recalled its ambassador to Tel Aviv.

 

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