"Ireland and Israel will continue to maintain diplomatic relations. Inherent in that is the right to agree and disagree on fundamental points," said Tánaiste Micheál Martin, addressing the continuing operation of Ireland's embassy in Israel and the importance of open dialogue amidst tension.
Israel's ambassador to Ireland, Dana Erlich, expressed concern that the move to close the embassy in Dublin was driven by "growing incitement and hatred towards anything Israeli" within Ireland, indicating a deterioration in bilateral relations.
Taoiseach's statement of 'deep disappointment' came after Ireland officially recognized the Palestinian state and announced its support for South Africa's case against Israel at the ICJ, highlighting shifting diplomatic stances.
Gideon Sa'ar, Israeli Foreign Minister, criticized Ireland's decisions, claiming they demonstrate 'antisemitic actions' and 'double standards' in Ireland's treatment of Israel, asserting that such moves delegitimize the Jewish state.
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