Israel has decided to close its embassy in Dublin because of Ireland’s strong stance against it. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar mentioned that this action is a reaction to Ireland recognizing Palestine as a state and its support for taking legal steps against Israel.
Back in May, Israel recalled its ambassador from Dublin after Ireland made its statement about Palestine. Recently, Dublin supported South Africa’s claims against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which involves serious accusations like genocide.
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris expressed disappointment over Israel’s decision, saying, “I completely disagree that Ireland is anti-Israel. We stand for peace, human rights, and international law.” He emphasized that Ireland wants a solution where both Israel and Palestine can coexist peacefully.
Moreover, Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin stated that while the World Court will decide on allegations like genocide, the attacks by Hamas on October 7 and the events in Gaza reflect a serious violation of humanitarian laws.
In a separate update, Israel’s foreign ministry announced that it will open a new embassy in Moldova.
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