During a Thursday gathering with the Minister for abroad Affairs Radosław Sikorski In Przemyśl there was a tense situation. During the speech of the head of the MFA, 1 of the participants interrupted his statement, accusing him of lying about the war in the Gaza Strip. The female was forced out of the area by 2 men, even though she tried to finish her statement.
Tension at the meeting
The event in Przemyśl took place under the motto Local debates, global solutions and was part of a tour of the Regional Centres for global Debate. These meetings are aimed at bringing abroad policy and Polish actions to the global stage.
During Radosław Sikorski's speech, the female who decided to publically protest the Minister's position regarding the situation in the mediate East took the floor. She interrupted his speech and turned straight to him, holding a pair of black flip-flops in her hand.
– Minister Sikorski, I have a present for you. These are the flip-flops from the Israeli prison that a Palestinian was wearing with a Polish passport – Omar Faris – she said.
Charges against Israel and emotional appeal
The female recalled the communicative Omar Faris, a Pole of Palestinian origin who took part in the flotilla Sumud To supply humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. The ship was intercepted by Israeli forces in global waters and its participants were detained.
The protestor said Faris was forced to kneel for hours in flaps, which she showed, and another activists were to be tortured. She then accused the minister that “He lies about the fact that there is no genocide in Gaza”. Her speech was interrupted – 2 men approached the female and forced her out of the room. Before she left the room, she managed to scream: “Free Palestine!”
Minister Sikorski's reaction
The incidental sparked a stir among the gathered participants. Minister Radosław Sikorski He referred to the situation shortly after the female was moved out. He stressed that he does not avoid hard questions and is willing to defend his views.
– I'm not afraid of talking and questions, but everyone should have a small patience and wait for their turn. said the Minister.
The gathering continued, however, the incidental dominated its course and raised vivid comments among the participants and on social media.
Free Palestine – emotion around conflict
The subject of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been generating immense emotions worldwide for months, including in Poland. In fresh weeks, there have been demonstrations of solidarity in many cities with Palestinians, where participants accused Israel of war crimes and genocide. At the same time, government representatives stress that Poland condemns force against the civilian population, but advocates resolving the conflict through dialogue.
During the gathering with Minister Radosław Sikorski in Przemyśl, she showed how strong emotions in Poland rise the subject of the war in the Gaza Strip. Although the intent of the event was to discuss diplomatic and safety issues, the protesting female recalled that the tragedy of the people of Gaza remains an highly individual substance for many. Minister announced that despite the incidental he would proceed to meet residents within the task Local debates, global solutions.
