Dodik sat next to Netanyahu, but had to get up soon after

(Patria) - An fugitive from BiH justice, Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik, boasted on social media about shaking hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

It was a distinct honour to take part today in the Conference on Antisemitism in Jerusalem, alongside numerous statesmen and leaders from around the world. On behalf of the Republic of Srpska, I conveyed our unwavering support for the State of Israel and its Prime Minister,… pic.twitter.com/p8dbP742cS

— Милорад Додик (@MiloradDodik) March 27, 2025

However, a video from the conference in Jerusalem shows a slightly different angle, revealing a humiliating treatment and an uncomfortable situation Dodik found himself in.

Dodik first approached Netanyahu after the Israeli Prime Minister arrived at the conference, and then sat next to him.

However, according to protocol, that was not his place. The hosts pointed this out to him and then asked him to get up from the chair.

See how it all looked:

Dodik removed from Netanyahu:

Fugitive from BiH justice Milorad Dodik boasted on his X social media account about a photo with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

However, the conference video shows that it was a devastating treatment and an uncomfortable situation pic.twitter.com/KGvvdRzVIx

— VOX (@VGNaroda) March 27, 2025