Israel to close its embassy in Dublin due to ‘extreme anti-Israel policy of Irish Government’; Taoiseach expresses ‘deep disappointment’

The Government in recent days announced Ireland would join South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, which accuses Israel of genocide.

Tánaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister Micheál Martin confirmed today there are “no plans” to close Ireland’s embassy in Israel.

“Ireland and Israel will continue to maintain diplomatic relations. Inherent in that is the right to agree and disagree on fundamental points,” he said.

“There are no plans to close Ireland’s embassy in Israel, which is carrying out important work.”

Both the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste released statements shortly after the Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar told Israeli media they were closing the embassy in Dublin.

“Ireland’s antisemitic actions and rhetoric against Israel are rooted in delegitimisation and demonisation of the Jewish state and reflect clear double standards,” Gideon Sa’ar said.

“Ireland has crossed all red lines in its treatment of Israel. We will…