Israel Closes Dublin Embassy Amid Anti-Israel Tensions

Israel has announced it will shut down its embassy in Dublin after the Irish government backed a Hague petition against the country. The move comes as a result of what Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar termed “extreme anti-Israel policies” by Ireland. Notably, Ireland recently supported South African legal action at the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide, and earlier recognized a Palestinian state, prompting Israel to recall its ambassador in protest.

Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-15/israel-to-shut-dublin-embassy-after-ireland-backs-hague-petition