Simon Harris issues new pledge over engagements with Israel

Irish premier Simon Harris has pledged to continue direct relations with Israel on attaining a ceasefire in Gaza, after the Israeli embassy in Dublin announced it would close.

Mr Harris reiterated a call for a lasting ceasefire, the free flow of humanitarian aid in Gaza and the release of all hostages after holding a phone call with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday.

Earlier this month, Israel announced it would close its embassy in Dublin, with the Israeli foreign minister accusing Ireland of “antisemitic rhetoric” and of crossing “every red line in its relations with Israel”.

Mr Harris has rejected the claims and accused Israel of “distracting” away from the deaths of children in the conflict.

On Monday he told Mr Abbas of “the solidarity and unbreakable support” of the people of Ireland to the people of…

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