Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said that the Irish government’s “extreme anti-Israel policies” were the reason behind Israel’s announcement that its embassy in Ireland will close. Amid rising tensions between the two countries, especially after Ireland recognized a Palestinian state and backed South Africa’s legal actions against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), including allegations of genocide linked to Israel’s military actions in Gaza, this announcement was made on December 15, 2024.
Sa’ar said that Ireland had broken “every acceptable boundary” in its relations with Israel, criticizing the country’s diplomatic approach. He said that the Irish government was using anti-Semitic language and treating Israel unfairly. Furthermore, Sa’ar stressed that Israel will reroute its diplomatic
This diplomatic split reflects larger worldwide discussions over Israel’s military activities and human rights concerns in the region, as well as the persistent tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
