Ireland’s Prime Minister, Taoiseach Simon Harris, vowed that his country would “not be silenced” in its criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza, following Israel’s closure of its Dublin embassy. Harris accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of using “diplomacy of distraction” to deflect attention from the situation, but reiterated Ireland’s unwavering support for Israel’s right to defend itself.
Despite this, Harris sharply condemned Israel’s conduct, expressing deep outrage over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. “What I find reprehensible is killing children, the scale of civilian deaths, and the starvation of people while humanitarian aid is blocked,” Harris said, speaking passionately to reporters.
The closure of the embassy came after Ireland backed a petition to the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide. Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin defended the move, stressing that it was driven by “nothing other than respect for international humanitarian law.” Martin emphasized that Ireland’s support for international courts, aimed at holding war criminals accountable, should not be seen as a hostile act but a stand for justice.
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