2024 closure of the Israeli embassy in Dublin
| שגרירות ישראל בדבלין Embassy of Israel in Dublin | |
|---|---|
| Location | Ballsbridge, Dublin |
| Address | 23 Shelbourne Road, Dublin, D04 PY68 |
| Coordinates | 53°19′56″N 6°13′54″W / 53.33222°N 6.23167°W |
| Ambassador | Dana Erlich |
In December 2024, Israel announced that its embassy in Ireland would close owing to what the Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar described as Irish "demonisation of the Jewish state" during the Gaza war. Ireland's Taoiseach, Simon Harris, responded to the announcement, saying "Ireland’s foreign policy is founded on our deep commitment to dialogue and to the peaceful resolution of disputes." He added, "I utterly reject the assertion that Ireland is anti-Israel. Ireland is pro-peace, pro-human rights and pro-international law." The Tánaiste, Micheál Martin said, "The continuation of the war in Gaza and the loss of innocent lives is simply unacceptable and contravenes international law. It represents the collective punishment of the Palestinian people in Gaza."[1][2]
Aftermath
In January 2025, Dana Erlich confirmed that she would remain in the role of ambassador until mid-2025 at which point Israel would appoint a non-resident ambassador.[3]
References
- ^ Tanno, Sophie (15 December 2024). "Israel closes embassy in Ireland, blaming 'extreme anti-Israel policies'". CNN. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "Israel to close Dublin embassy, accusing Ireland of 'crossing every red line'". Yahoo News. 15 December 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ Horan, Niamh (19 January 2025). "'Irish politicians are so blinded by hatred of Israel that they'll hurt their own economy' – Israeli ambassador Dana Erlich". Irish Independent. Retrieved 19 January 2025.