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Israel’s decision to shut down embassy ‘deeply regrettable’, says Irish PM

Ireland's Prime Minister Simon Harris said he "utterly rejects" the assertion that Ireland is anti-Israel, as he reacted to Israel's decision to shut down the embassy in the Republic of Ireland on Sunday. 

"Ireland is pro-peace, pro-human rights and pro-international law,” Harris said on X.

"Ireland wants a two state solution and for Israel and Palestine to live in peace and security. Ireland will always speak up for human rights and international law. Nothing will distract from that."