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Israel closes embassy in Ireland, blaming ‘extreme anti-Israel policies’

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Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar accuses Ireland of “extreme anti-Israel policies” Israel ’s opposition leader Yair Lapid criticizes the move, calling it a “victory for anti-Semitism” Ireland announced in May that it would formally recognize the State of Palestine .

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris calls Israel 's decision “deeply regrettable”.