Israel orders closure of Dublin embassy, blaming ‘extreme anti-Israel policy of Irish government ‘Armed conflict is not a synonym of genocide,” Gilad Noam said, adding that the accusation “makes a mockery of the heinous charge of genocide”.

The decision comes after the Irish government said it would ask the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to broaden its definition of genocide – claiming Israel has engaged in the “collective punishment” of people in Gaza.

Sunday 15 December 2024 14:32, UK

Israel’s foreign minister has ordered the closure of the country’s embassy in Dublin, citing the Irish government’s “extreme anti-Israel policy”.

Gideon Sa’ar said “Ireland has crossed every red line in its relations with Israel”.”The actions and antisemitic rhetoric used by Ireland against Israel are rooted in the delegitimisation and demonisation of the Jewish state, along with double standards,” he said in a statement.”The actions and antisemitic rhetoric used by Ireland against Israel are rooted in the delegitimisation and demonisation of the Jewish state, along with double standards,” he said in a statement.

The minister pointed to Ireland’s decision earlier this year to recognise a Palestinian state, for which Israel recalled its ambassador from Dublin.