Israel Closes Its Embassy in a European Union Nation
Israel plans to close its embassy in Ireland in response to Dublin’s position on Gaza. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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West Jerusalem has accused Ireland of “crossing every red line” in its stance towards the war in Gaza.
In response to what it describes as “extreme” policies against the Jewish state, Israel has decided to close its embassy in Ireland over accusations of genocide against Palestinians.
The closure of the diplomatic outpost was "made in light of the extreme anti-Israel policies of the Irish government,” according to the Israeli Foreign Ministry's statement on Sunday.
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar stated, “The actions and antisemitic rhetoric used by Ireland against Israel are rooted in the delegitimization and demonization of the Jewish state, along with double standards. Ireland has crossed every red line in its relations with Israel.” He also emphasized that “Israel will invest its resources in advancing bilateral relations with countries worldwide according to priorities that also take into account the attitudes and actions of these states toward Israel.”
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris expressed his “deep disappointment” upon learning of Israel’s decision, stressing the importance of keeping communication channels open for a better understanding of each other's positions, even amidst disagreements. Harris refuted the notion that Ireland is anti-Israel, stating, “Ireland is pro-peace, pro-human rights and pro-international law.”
Dublin has been an outspoken advocate for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and, in May 2024, officially recognized the State of Palestine, which has drawn ire from West Jerusalem. Recently, the Irish government supported a genocide case filed at the International Court of Justice by South Africa.
In a statement, the Irish government noted, “There has been a collective punishment of the Palestinian people through the intent and impact of military actions of Israel in Gaza, leaving 44,000 dead and millions of civilians displaced.”
Israel has vehemently rejected the genocide accusation as “absurd,” insisting that Hamas is to blame for civilian deaths in Gaza. The Israel Defense Forces accused the militant group of using Palestinian civilians as human shields and stated that their operations in Gaza would continue until the threat from Hamas is eliminated. Israel has also dismissed arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court for senior officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Ramin Sohrabi for TROIB News
In response to what it describes as “extreme” policies against the Jewish state, Israel has decided to close its embassy in Ireland over accusations of genocide against Palestinians.
The closure of the diplomatic outpost was "made in light of the extreme anti-Israel policies of the Irish government,” according to the Israeli Foreign Ministry's statement on Sunday.
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar stated, “The actions and antisemitic rhetoric used by Ireland against Israel are rooted in the delegitimization and demonization of the Jewish state, along with double standards. Ireland has crossed every red line in its relations with Israel.” He also emphasized that “Israel will invest its resources in advancing bilateral relations with countries worldwide according to priorities that also take into account the attitudes and actions of these states toward Israel.”
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris expressed his “deep disappointment” upon learning of Israel’s decision, stressing the importance of keeping communication channels open for a better understanding of each other's positions, even amidst disagreements. Harris refuted the notion that Ireland is anti-Israel, stating, “Ireland is pro-peace, pro-human rights and pro-international law.”
Dublin has been an outspoken advocate for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and, in May 2024, officially recognized the State of Palestine, which has drawn ire from West Jerusalem. Recently, the Irish government supported a genocide case filed at the International Court of Justice by South Africa.
In a statement, the Irish government noted, “There has been a collective punishment of the Palestinian people through the intent and impact of military actions of Israel in Gaza, leaving 44,000 dead and millions of civilians displaced.”
Israel has vehemently rejected the genocide accusation as “absurd,” insisting that Hamas is to blame for civilian deaths in Gaza. The Israel Defense Forces accused the militant group of using Palestinian civilians as human shields and stated that their operations in Gaza would continue until the threat from Hamas is eliminated. Israel has also dismissed arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court for senior officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Ramin Sohrabi for TROIB News
