Israel Closes Its Embassy In Ireland, Accuses Irish Government Of Pursing Anti-Israel Policies |N18G

Israel closes its embassy in Ireland, accusing the Irish government of pursuing “extreme anti-Israel policies.” The decision follows Ireland’s recognition of a Palestinian state, and its intervention last week in an international court case against Israel, brought by South Africa. Ireland criticized how the court defines “genocide,” arguing that the protection of civilians is being minimized. In the 14 months since Hamas attacked Israel, 45,000 Palestinians have died, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry, although the figure does not differentiate between Hamas militants and civilians. Israeli officials say Ireland has “crossed every red line.”Show more