Ghana & Israel

Ghana: Ghana deported three Israeli nationals in retaliation for the alleged ill-treatment of its citizens by Israeli authorities. Ghana views Israel's actions as provocative and inconsistent with their longstanding relations.

Israel: Israel is accused by Ghana of ill-treating and deporting Ghanaian travelers at Israel — Ben Gurion Airport. Israel's actions led to Ghana's retaliatory deportation of Israeli nationals.

Ghana: Ghana's government implemented a temporary fuel subsidy to mitigate inflation and transport costs, supporting economic recovery but potentially affecting fiscal balances.

Israel: Middle East tensions involving Israel are cited as a factor in global oil price volatility, indirectly affecting Ghana's fuel prices.

Ghana: Ghana welcomed the apology from Pope Leo XVI regarding the Catholic Church's role in the transatlantic slave trade, viewing it as a significant step towards truth, justice, and reconciliation. Ghana has been a leading advocate for reparations and apologies for the slave trade and will host a conference to discuss next steps following a UN resolution.

Israel: Israel is mentioned in the context of the US-Israeli war on Iran, which Pope Leo XVI criticized.

Ghana: Ghana plans to use more domestic crude in its refineries.

Israel: Israel is part of the US-Israeli war on Iran.