Israeli diplomat Gideon Sa'ar dismissed Ukraine's complaint about a Russian ship carrying stolen grain, stating 'allegations are not evidence'.
Ukraine has officially confirmed it made the demand and that Israel ignored it.
Ukraine has formally summoned Israel's ambassador to Kyiv over the arrival of the grain ship, and it was confirmed that four such shipments have been unloaded in Israel this year.
The Ukrainian Foreign Minister's published statement provides new details, specifying the protest note will be delivered tomorrow morning and reiterating the warning that relations will be damaged.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha provided new quotes, stating Israel's actions look 'like a slap in the face' and that Kyiv warned of 'consequences' for accepting the cargo.
The second dry cargo ship has now successfully arrived in Haifa, prompting the formal diplomatic summons.
Israeli diplomat Gideon Sa'ar is named as the official who dismissed the complaint, stating 'allegations are not evidence'.
