The Irish government's call for the International Court of Justice to broaden the definition of genocide, citing Israel's actions against Palestinians, has drawn criticism from Israeli officials and fueled accusations of anti-Semitism. The Taoiseach and Israeli ambassador have engaged in a public exchange, highlighting the escalating tensions between the two countries.
The accusations of anti-Semitism levelled against the Taoiseach are 'without justification or evidence', a Fine Gael TD has said.Deputy Ward said Mr Saar has 'politicised' the Irish Government 's calls for the International Court of Justice to broaden its definition of genocide, as it claims Israel has engaged in the 'collective punishment' of the Palestinian people.Taoiseach Simon Harris calls Israel 's decision to close its embassy here 'diplomacy of distraction.
' He also reacts to the Israeli ambassador calling Ireland's position on Israel 'extreme', on military policy as being the same as being anti-Jewish, or anti-Jews within Israel.something in relation to a whole ethnic group - which goes well beyond Israel - is a day when you completely stymy 's former editor-in-chief Avi Mayer said many people in Israel view Ireland as being 'exceedingly critical' of the State. 'There are certainly legitimate criticisms of Israel – Israel is not immune to criticism as no country should be, but it is unavoidable that there is an element of bias here that some may Mr Mayer said Ireland's joining of the ICJ case is 'beyond the bounds of political discourse' and a 'regrettable decision'. He said he looks forward to a 'brighter future in which discourse between these two countries is characterised by legitimate conversation and serious engagement'
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