Israeli Ambassador Dana Erlich: A unilateral recognition of a Palestinian State at this point sends a dangerous signal

A Hanukkah menorah is left on a countertop in a destroyed house in Kissufim, Israel, after the Hamas atrocity of October 7th, 2024, near the border with Gaza. Photograph: Alexi J Rosenfeld/GettyWhen I became ambassador to Ireland in August 2023, I looked forward to a recalibration of relations between our two countries which had numerous positive elements, albeit against a challenging political backdrop.

The Irish Government, although officially condemning what happened on October 7th and calling for the release of those kidnapped, has scarcely condemned Hamas itself. There is no outcry or action against its genocidal jihadi character, its abuse of the people of Gaza whom it cynically uses as human shields, its abuse of civilian infrastructure such as hospitals, schools and mosques, and its indoctrination of the youth of Gaza into a cult of martyrdom.

Then there is the issue of anti-Semitism. Of course, criticising Israel is not anti-Semitic; it is legitimate to criticise any country, any government. To our concern, however, criticism of Israel in Ireland has crossed a line. Delegitimising Israel and Zionism as a whole is anti-Semitic. Zionism is the national identity of the Jewish people.

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