The Israeli embassy in Croatia has publicly condemned an exhibition titled "We Did What We Could, Remember Us," which recently opened in Split after previously being shown in several other cities. The exhibition, organized by the Croatian Journalist Union and led by Maja Sever, is dedicated to media workers killed during the Gaza genocide. The Israeli ambassador, Gary Koren, expressed incredulity that individuals in Croatia would attempt to malign the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) while simultaneously praising terrorists associated with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad through this exhibition.

Koren's statement emphasized that the individuals depicted in the exhibit had been verified against data from IDF spokespersons, with at least 13 of them identified as terrorists posing as journalists. This assertion raised significant concerns about the integrity of journalism and its role, as the ambassador argued that it should not serve as a cover for terrorist activity. The controversy surrounding the exhibition highlights the ongoing tensions related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly concerning how media narratives are shaped and how different sides perceive those narratives.

The reaction from the Israeli ambassador points to a larger discourse on the representation of conflict and the responsibilities of journalism. Such exhibitions often evoke strong emotional responses and debates about the ethics of media portrayal during conflicts. As the exhibition continues to spark controversy, it raises vital questions about accountability, freedom of expression, and the challenge of depicting violence without unintentionally endorsing harm or glorifying perpetrators, which is paramount in the context of ongoing conflicts like that in Gaza.