Israel mentioned on Sunday (Dec 15) it might shut its Dublin embassy because of the Irish authorities’s “excessive anti-Israel insurance policies” together with recognition of a Palestinian state and help for worldwide authorized motion in opposition to its conflict in Gaza.
Israel recalled its ambassador after Eire’s resolution on a Palestinian state in Could, and was additional angered final week when Dublin backed South Africa’s case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing Israel of genocide.
“The choice to shut Israel’s embassy in Dublin was made in mild of the acute anti-Israel insurance policies of the Irish authorities,” the overseas ministry mentioned in an announcement.
“The actions and antisemitic rhetoric utilized by Eire in opposition to Israel are rooted within the delegitimisation and demonisation of the Jewish state, together with double requirements. Eire has crossed each pink line in its relations with Israel,” International Minister Gideon Saar mentioned within the assertion.
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris mentioned the choice was deeply regrettable and his nation would all the time arise for human rights and worldwide legislation.
“I completely reject the assertion that Eire is anti-Israel. Eire is pro-peace, pro-human rights and pro-international legislation,” he mentioned in a put up on X.
“Eire desires a two-state resolution and for Israel and Palestine to dwell in peace and safety.”
