Serbian media: Thaci proposed to Israel the opening of embassy in Jerusalem in exchange for recognition

Our location is completely clear. We will not recognise Kosovo's independence, and as far as I know, there is no reason to change our attitude. Israel is very aware of how sensitive this issue is for the Balkans”, Israeli Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesman Emmanuel Nason quoted visitors as saying.

Serbia's “Thaci proposal made two months ago that said Kosovo will open its diplomatic representation in Jerusalem is a wise step because it would mean a lot to the Israeli”, Dan Orian, director of the Balkan sector at the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, quoted visitors as saying.

According to this Serbian portal, in Jerusalem it can be heard that more and more pressure on the Netanyahu Government to recognise Kosovo's independence, however, because recognition, think co-cune, will not be a gun-to-hand blow to Israel, and that this decision would not burden very good bilateral relations with Serbia, Koha.net broadcasts.

But, adds the portal, Pristina for the time being must enjoy trade representation.

As said by Dan Orian, who has been nonresident-based ambassador to Macedonia, Israel has already announced Serbian Chairman Vuciq that Kosovo will open trade representation at the top of which Israeli businessman will lead