Israel will shut its Dublin embassy as a result of “excessive anti-Israel insurance policies of the Irish authorities”, International Minister Gideon Saar stated on Sunday, citing its recognition of a Palestinian state and assist for authorized motion in opposition to Israel.
Israel’s ambassador to Dublin was recalled following Eire’s determination on a Palestinian state in Could, Saar’s assertion added. Final week, Dublin introduced its assist for South Africa’s authorized motion in opposition to Israel within the Worldwide Courtroom of Justice (ICJ), accusing Israel of genocide.
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris stated the choice was deeply regrettable. “I totally reject the assertion that Eire is anti-Israel. Eire is pro-peace, pro-human rights and pro-Worldwide legislation,” he stated in a put up on X.
“Eire desires a two state resolution and for Israel and Palestine to reside in peace and safety. Eire will at all times communicate up for human rights and worldwide legislation.”
Irish International Minister Micheal Martin stated in March that whereas it was for the World Courtroom to resolve whether or not genocide is being dedicated, he wished to be clear that Hamas’ Oct. 7 assault and what’s taking place in Gaza now “represents the blatant violation of worldwide humanitarian legislation on a mass scale.”
A press release from Israel’s overseas ministry additionally introduced the institution of an Israeli embassy in Moldova.
