Israel has decided to shut down its embassy in Ireland. This is because Ireland recognized Palestine as a country and supported a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said that the Irish government has unfairly criticized Israel and acted against it. He stated that the Irish government is trying to damage Israel’s reputation and support lies about it, especially during conflicts.
Sa’ar mentioned that Ireland has not accepted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism, and he believes the Irish government has not done enough to fight antisemitism itself.
Former Prime Minister Yair Lapid disagreed with Sa’ar’s decision. He thinks that Israel should keep embassies in countries where there is disagreement, so they can address those conflicts directly.
Ireland has been a strong supporter of the Palestinian cause and has often drawn comparisons to its own history of struggle against British rule. This year, Ireland recognized Palestine as a state and supported legal claims against Israel.
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris expressed disappointment over Israel’s decision and emphasized that Ireland is not anti-Israel. He stated that Ireland stands for peace, human rights, and international law. Ireland will continue to push for a two-state solution to allow both Israelis and Palestinians to live peacefully.
Despite this, the Irish Foreign Minister said there are no plans to close Ireland’s embassy in Israel, and diplomatic relations will continue.
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