**Israel Closes Embassy in Dublin**
Israel has announced that it will close its embassy to Ireland. The country’s government said this is due to “extreme anti-Israel policies” of the Irish government.
Israeli politician Gideon Saar said Ireland had gone too far and had broken every rule. He also mentioned a previous incident where Israel recalled its ambassador from Dublin after Ireland recognized Palestine as a state.
**Ireland Responds**
The Prime Minister of Ireland, Simon Harris, denied that his country is anti-Israel. He said the decision to close the embassy was “deeply regretted”.
The Irish Deputy Prime Minister, Micheal Martin, also responded. He stated that there are no plans to shut down the Israeli embassy in Dublin.
**Background on Gaza Conflict**
The conflict between Israel and Palestine has been ongoing for some time. The current situation is particularly severe, with many people killed or injured. The United Nations says at least 44,875 people have died, mostly civilians.
Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister said his country will continue to maintain diplomatic relationships with Israel. However, he also expressed concerns about the human rights situation in Gaza and called for an end to violence.