Israel is closing its embassy in Dublin citing 'extreme anti-Israel policies' by the Irish government. The Israeli foreign minister accused Ireland of crossing 'every red line' and said the decision was prompted by Ireland's support for South Africa's legal action against Israel in the International Court of Justice and its recognition of a Palestinian state.
Israel will close its embassy in Dublin in light of 'the extreme anti- Israel policies of the Irish government', foreign minister Gideon Saar has said, accusing the country of 'crossing every red line'. His statement said Israel ’s ambassador to Dublin has been recalled in the past following what it called Ireland ’s 'unilateral decision to recognise a Palestinian state'.
It added that the decision followed Ireland’s announcement of its support for South Africa’s legal action against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing the country of 'genocide'. Mr Saar said: “The actions and anti-Semitic rhetoric used by Ireland against Israel are rooted in the de-legitimisation and demonisation of the Jewish state, along with double standards. “Ireland has crossed every red line in its relations with Israel. “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.” Reacting to Israel's announcement, Taoiseach Simon Harris said he was 'deeply disappointed'. 'I am deeply disappointed by the Israeli government’s decision to close its embassy in Dublin. Ireland’s foreign policy is founded on our deep commitment to dialogue and to the peaceful resolution of disputes. Resident embassies play a very important role in that regard. 'Keeping channels open has never been more important so that we can better understand each other’s positions, even when we disagree. 'I utterly reject the assertion that Ireland is anti-Israel. Ireland is pro-peace, pro-human rights and pro-international law. Ireland wants a two-state solution and for Israel and Palestine to live in peace and securit
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