Israel closes its embassy in Ireland, citing anti-Semitic policies, while Ireland rejects the claims, emphasizing its pro-peace stance.

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid criticised the decision to close the embassy, adding that Israel “needs to maintain embassies precisely in places where there are acute conflicts with the government”.

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has announced the closure of the country’s embassy in Ireland on Sunday, citing “extreme anti-Israel policies.”

Israel says it will close its embassy in Ireland as relations deteriorate over the war in Gaza, where Palestinian medical officials say new Israeli airstrikes have killed over 46 people including chil

Israel says it will close its embassy in Ireland in the coming weeks over the Irish government's "extreme anti-Israel policies." Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar made the announcement on Sunday after recalling Israel's ambassador to Ireland from Dublin.

Israel will close its embassy in Dublin in light of "the extreme anti-Israel policies of the Irish government," Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar ordered the closure of Israel's embassy in Ireland on Sunday, over the European nation's recognition of a Palestinian state and criticism of the Middle Eastern country.