Israel says it should shut Dublin embassy, citing ‘excessive anti-Israel insurance policies’

Israel’s International Minister Gideon Saar mentioned the choice to shut embassy in Dublin was deeply regrettable. File.
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Israel will shut its Dublin embassy because of the “excessive anti-Israel insurance policies of the Irish authorities”, International Minister Gideon Saar mentioned on Sunday (December 15, 2024), citing its recognition of a Palestinian state and assist for authorized motion towards Israel.

Israel’s Ambassador to Dublin was recalled following Eire’s determination on a Palestinian state in Might, Mr. Saar’s assertion added. Final week, Dublin introduced its assist for South Africa’s authorized motion towards Israel within the Worldwide Courtroom of Justice (ICJ), accusing Israel of genocide.

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Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris mentioned the choice was deeply regrettable. “I completely reject the assertion that Eire is anti-Israel. Eire is pro-peace, pro-human rights and pro-Worldwide regulation,” he mentioned in a submit on X.

“Eire desires a two state answer and for Israel and Palestine to reside in peace and safety. Eire will all the time communicate up for human rights and worldwide regulation.”

Irish International Minister Micheal Martin mentioned 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 occurring in Gaza now “represents the blatant violation of worldwide humanitarian regulation on a mass scale.”

An announcement from Israel’s international ministry additionally introduced the institution of an Israeli embassy in Moldova.