Israel to close embassy in Ireland over 'anti-Israel policies'

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. Saar says the Irish government "crossed every red line," and cited the nation's decision to recognize a Palestinian state.

"The actions and anti-semitic rhetoric used by Ireland against Israel are rooted in the de-legitimisation and demonisation of the Jewish state...