Croatia blocks Israeli ambassador nomination amid diplomatic dispute Croatian President Zoran Milanovic has rejected approval for Israel’s proposed ambassador, citing “policies pursued by the current Israeli authorities,” according to a statement issued by the presidential office on Monday. The office said the nominee “has not received, nor will he receive” the president’s consent. The presidency said it had broken with its usual practice of not publicly commenting on ambassadorial nominations after Israel announced the nominee’s name before formal approval had been granted.

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic rejected the appointment of an Israeli ambassador, citing opposition to Israel's military operations in Gaza.

President Zoran Milanovic says Israel broke an 'unwritten rule' by announcing its ambassador before approval.

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic said Monday that Croatia would not approve the appointment of a new Israeli ambassador because of the policies pursued by Israel’s current govern...