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Ireland and Israel will continue to maintain diplomatic relations,
Last week, Ireland announced its support for South Africa's legal action against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Israel of 'genocide,
Inherent in that is the right to agree and disagree on fundamental points. There are no plans to close Ireland's embassy in Israel, which is carrying out important work."
Ireland's deputy premier also Israel will invest its resources in advancing bilateral relations with countries worldwide according to priorities that also take into account the attitudes and actions of these states toward Israel,
Shame on you, Yair!… This is clear anti-Semitism based on delegitimisation, dehumanisation and double standards towards the Jewish state.”
Lapid’s remarks drew a sharp rebuke from Sa’ar, who responded on X, saying The way to deal with criticism is not to run away, but to stay and fight!”
Yair Lapid, Israel’s opposition leader, criticised the embassy closure in a post on X, ... He remarked Ireland wants a two state solution and for Israel and Palestine to live in peace and security. Ireland will always speak up for human rights and international law. Nothing will distract from that,
I believe firmly in the importance of maintaining diplomatic channels of communication and regret that this decision has been taken,
Ireland's position on the conflict in the Middle East has always been guided by the principles of international law and the obligation on all states to adhere to international humanitarian law
We are concerned that a very narrow interpretation of what constitutes genocide leads to a culture of impunity in which the protection of civilians is minimized,
Ireland’s deputy premier and foreign affairs minister, Micheal Martin, said in a statement The decision to close the Israeli embassy in Ireland is a victory for anti-Semitism and anti-Israel organizations,
The continuation of the war in Gaza and the loss of innocent lives is simply unacceptable and contravenes international law. It represents the collective punishment of the Palestinian people in Gaza,
The actions and antisemitic rhetoric used by Ireland against Israel are rooted in the delegitimisation and demonisation of the Jewish state, along with double standards. Ireland has crossed every red line in its relations with Israel,
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said in the statement I utterly reject the assertion that Ireland is anti-Israel. Ireland is pro-peace, pro-human rights, and pro-international law,
The decision to close Israel’s embassy in Dublin was made in light of the extreme anti-Israel policies of the Irish government,
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said in a statement on Sunday There has been a collective punishment of the Palestinian people through the intent and impact of military actions of Israel in Gaza, leaving 44,000 dead and millions of civilians displaced,
There are countries that are interested in strengthening their ties with Israel and do not yet have an Israeli embassy,
We will adjust the Israeli diplomatic structure of our missions while giving weight, among other things, to the approach and actions of the various countries towards Israel in the political arena,
The European countries have always been antisemitic, anti-Israel, and especially in recent months and years, ... I think it's a lesson not just to Ireland but to the other European countries."
McFarland told Newsmax's "Sunday Agenda." It should be noted that in the past, Israel’s ambassador to Dublin was recalled following Ireland’s unilateral decision to recognise a ‘Palestinian state,’
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