Israel Closes Embassy in Ireland Over "Extreme Anti-Israel Policies"

Ireland has been a vocal critic of Israel's response to the recent attacks by Hamas, and has recognized a Palestinian state, which Israel's foreign ministry has cited as a reason for closing its embassy in Ireland. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has stated that the decision was made due to Ireland's "extreme anti-Israeli policies", which have been described as rooted in the delegitimization and demonization of the Jewish state. Ireland has denied being anti-Israel, with Prime Minister Simon Harris saying the decision to close the embassy was "deeply regrettable".