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Rama is not the only protagonist in Israel, Milorad Dodik is also present
Edi Rama sold the visit to Israel as a very big event, even comparing himself to Donald Trump, since according to him, only the American president has spoken in parliament.
But in fact, the reality is somewhat different. Rama was indeed received with respect, but today in Israel it is not only him, but many leaders from all over the world, including the mayor of New York, Eric Adams. This is because the International Conference on Combating Anti-Semitism is being held in Israel.
In addition to his speech in Parliament, Edi Rama will deliver a formal speech in a hall attended by academics, politicians, former chancellors, senators, rabbis, and influencers who will address global anti-Semitism, Holocaust denial narratives, and cultural clashes with Islamic extremism in the West. At first glance, Rama might be seen as a representative of a "tolerant Europe," Albania as an example of religious harmony and the protection of Jews during World War II. But in this geopolitical scenario filled with tension and calculation, it is not about values, but about a place at the table.
On the other hand, Milorad Dodik, a US-sanctioned politician declared “non grata” with close ties to Moscow and repeated separatist rhetoric, will also be present at the same forum. And yet, Israel has not only invited him, but will also award him a medal of honor for “extraordinary cooperation.” At a time when Dodik is a symbol of defiance of the Western order in the Balkans and a de facto ally of Russia in the region, this is a development that does not go without coded messages.
During today's meeting with the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog @Isaac_Herzog , I intend to propose that the Sarajevo Haggadah—currently subject to the political misuse of Jewish cultural heritage—be returned to Israel.
— Милорад Додик (@MiloradDodik) January 26, 2026
The Haggadah is not, and must never become, an instrument...
Moreover, Dodik's participation in the conference, which does not hesitate to publicly praise Donald Trump for the creation of the Peace Board and draw parallels between Israel and his separatist entity in Bosnia, can be seen as an open attempt to gain the attention and sympathy of American Republicans. Trump lifted the sanctions, but it seems that Dodik expects more and wants to impress with his support for Israel.
Meanwhile, Edi Rama is in another equation. He also welcomes Trump for the Peace Board and through international meetings seeks to strengthen his profile as a politician who moves with the dynamics of the West, integrated and active. Rama seems to have sensed the fact that whoever supports Israel also secures the support of Donald Trump and not in vain today he praised the American president in the meetings he had.
Rama's relations with the Americans have been at their weakest point, and after the invitation to the Peace Board, Rama's face changed. Now he wants to make a bigger impression.
In this context, the presence of figures like Dodik and Rama is more of a card to legitimize themselves in the eyes of the international arena. /Pamphlet
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