West Jerusalem has accused Ireland of “crossing every red line” in its stance on the war in Gaza
Israel has announced the closure of its embassy in Ireland, citing the alleged “extreme” policies towards the Jewish state, including accusations of committing genocide of Palestinians.
The decision to shut down the mission “was made in light of the extreme anti-Israel policies of the Irish government,” the Israeli Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.
“The actions and anti-Semitic rhetoric used by Ireland against Israel are rooted in the delegitimization and demonization of the Jewish state, along with double standards,” Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said. “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,” Saar added.
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said he was “deeply disappointed” by Israel’s decision. “Keeping channels open has never been more important so that we can better understand each other’s positions, even when we disagree.”
Harris denied that Ireland is anti-Israel. “Ireland is pro-peace, pro-human rights and pro-international law,” he said. (more...)
Israel shuts down embassy in EU country
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