Picture of the incident, a girl in a mask pulls up Israel's flag at the embassy in Tirana

The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, which has strongly condemned the act, has also reacted, stressing that such actions have nothing to do with freedom of expression or the right to peaceful protest, but constitute manifestations of hatred and intolerance.

The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania strongly condemns the removal and desecration of Israel's State Embassy flag in Tirana by protesters disguised during last night's”, the report said.

According to MEPJ, these actions are incompatible with democratic values and European standards, as well as with the principles of respect and co-existence that characterize Albanian society.

“Such actions are manifestations of its hatred and instigation and are completely incompatible with the principles of respect and co-existence that Albania has at the bottom of”, the response is highlighted. /Periscope/