Israeli foreign minister says move was prompted by Irish government’s ‘extreme anti-Israeli policies’
, citing Dublin’s decision last week to support a petition at the international court of justice accusing Israel of “genocide”.
“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.” He added that the move to close the embassy had been prompted by Ireland’s announcement of its support for South Africa’s legal action against Israel in the ICJ, accusing Israel of ‘genocide’.”
“There are countries that are interested in strengthening their ties with Israel and do not yet have an Israeli embassy,” Sa’ar continued, adding that Israel planned to open a new embassy in Moldova, which is seen as being more friendly to Israel. In November, Harris said the country’s authorities would detain his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, if he travelled to Ireland, after the international criminal court issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu.for Netanyahu and the former defence minister Yoav Gallant, Army Radio reported on Sunday.
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