Israel to close Dublin embassy as Ireland continues stand for peace in Gaza

Israel will close its embassy in Dublin in response to what it claims are anti Israel policies by the Irish government. Earlier this year, the Israeli ambassador to Ireland was recalled over the Irish decision to recognise the State of Palestine. Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Simon Harris has described the move as a "deeply regrettable decision" from the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. However, also made it clear that  Ireland is pro-peace, pro-human rights and pro-International law. The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Mr Netanyahu and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant "for crimes against humanity and war crimes" committed between 8 October 2023, and May 20 this year in Gaza. Last month, the Irish Prime Minister said Irish authorities would detain Mr Netanyahu if he travelled to Ireland after the International Criminal Court issued the arrest warrants

Image: Palestine Flag raised outside the parliament of Ireland earlier this year.