A major diplomatic crisis erupts between Israel and Ireland this Sunday, December 15, 2024, with the announcement by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the closure of its embassy in Dublin. This draconian decision comes against a backdrop of growing tensions between the two nations.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar justified this exceptional measure by accusing Ireland of having “crossed all red lines” in its relations with the Jewish state. In an official statement, he denounced initiatives described as “anti-Israeli” on the part of Dublin.
The accusations made by the head of Israeli diplomacy are particularly serious. Saar singles out what he sees as “anti-Semitic actions and rhetoric,” accusing Ireland of participating in “the delegitimization and demonization of the Jewish state.” He also criticizes what he describes as “double standards” in the Irish approach.
This unprecedented decision to close an embassy represents a significant escalation in diplomatic relations between the two countries. It marks a break in bilateral relations which could have significant repercussions on the international scene.
This diplomatic crisis is part of a broader context of regional tensions and raises questions about the future of relations between Israel and its European partners. Ireland, known for its positions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, has not yet officially reacted to this announcement.
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