The Israeli Ambassador to Georgia, Hadas Meitzad, has expressed her surprise at the attendance of Georgia's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs at the funeral of Iran's President and Foreign Minister earlier this month. Speaking with a Georgian media outlet, Meitzad highlighted her concerns regarding the high-profile presence of Georgian officials at the event.

"Ebrahim Raisi and Hossein Amir-Abdollahian were two people with a lot of blood on their hands," Ambassador Meitzad stated. "These two individuals, the President and the Foreign Minister of Iran, were instrumental in shaping and financing brutal terrorist organizations throughout the Middle East."

Meitzad emphasized the direct involvement of Raisi and Amir-Abdollahian in supporting Hamas, implicating them in the deadly acts committed by the group on October 7. "As patrons of Hamas, they are directly responsible for the genocidal acts committed by Hamas, as they supplied weapons and training. Raisi, known as 'The Butcher of Tehran,' represents the grave threat posed by Iran's leadership," she remarked.

The ambassador also noted Iran's history of attempting terrorist attacks in Georgia, adding to her surprise at the Georgian officials' attendance. "We saw this funeral, we saw who attended it, we saw the leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah. I was surprised that the Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia attended this event. This was surprising," she said.

Turning to the domestic political situation in Georgia, Ambassador Meitzad stressed the importance of electoral participation. She urged Georgian citizens to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming elections to influence the country's future.

"I think that elections are one of the most important days for all democratic countries. If you want to influence your country, your state, present and future, voting is the best way to do it. Elections are not the only aspect of a democratic country, but they are crucial as they clearly express the will of the people," she advised. "My advice is for people to vote. If you want to change something, vote. Or if you want something to remain as it is, vote."