Israel said it would close its embassy in Ireland in the coming weeks due to the Irish government’s “extreme anti-Israeli policies”.
Gideon Saar, Israeli Foreign Minister It was announced on Sunday. after summoning the Israeli ambassador to Ireland back from Dublin The Tsar said the Irish government It “crosses every red line” and refers to the country’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state.
“The anti-Semitic actions and rhetoric used by Ireland against Israel are rooted in the delegitimization and destruction of the Jewish state. along with double standards,” Saar said.
“Israel will invest resources in developing bilateral relations with other countries. around the world in order of importance that takes into account the attitude and actions of these states towards Israel,” he added.
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Israel to close embassy in Ireland (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said the decision “Deeply regrettable,” it said in a statement, according to the BBC. Deputy Prime Minister Michel Martin echoed those sentiments in a longer statement.
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“I firmly believe in the importance of maintaining diplomatic channels of communication. and regret that this decision has been made,” Martin said.
“Ireland’s position on the Middle East conflict is guided by the principles of international law and the obligation of all states to abide by international humanitarian law,” he added.
Ireland’s new Prime Minister, Simon Harris, was welcomed by colleagues and family members. as he left the Dail Hotel in Dublin (Paul Faith/AFP via Getty Images)
The announcement comes as Israel considers further attacks on Iran this week. An Israeli report on Thursday said: Developing realities in the region It has urged Israel to reconsider targeting Iran’s nuclear program. which Jerusalem and its international allies regard as one of the greatest threats emerging at a time of tension between the West and countries such as Russia and Iran. Still getting worse
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes a televised statement in Israel. (Israeli Government Press Office via AP)
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However, last month Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed this. The IDF was attacked and degraded. Part of Iran’s nuclear program during the retaliatory strike in late October. But he warned that it would not be enough to deter Tehran’s ability to develop nuclear weapons.
Fox News’ Caitlin McFall contributed to this report.
