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 assist for worldwide authorized motion towards its struggle in Gaza.
Israel recalled its ambassador after Eire’s choice on a Palestinian state in Might, 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 a press release.
“The actions and antisemitic rhetoric utilized by Eire towards 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 rise up for human rights and worldwide regulation.
“I completely reject the assertion that Eire is anti-Israel. Eire is pro-peace, pro-human rights and pro-international regulation,” he mentioned in a submit on X.
“Eire needs a two-state resolution and for Israel and Palestine to reside in peace and safety.”