Strengthening bonds may harm the Jewish state elsewhere, with implications beyond Europe and the Mideast.
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Kosovo had refused to recognize the Jewish state, while Israel refused to recognize Kosovo’s independence. Trump changed that.
The ceremony is said to be the first of its kind.
Kosovo assured Israel it intends to open an embassy in Jerusalem.
Thaci led the fight against Serbian forces in 1998-1999 as a commander in the Kosovo Liberation Army and oversaw the country's declaration of independence 12 years ago.
“The task of combating antisemitism is pressing, especially as we have seen a disturbing uptick during the pandemic," said Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
During the call, the two ministers agreed that Kosovo will send a delegation to Israel to begin the process of establishing diplomatic relations.
The Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague declined to comment on the reported arrest.
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