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Jewish council concerned by Ireland’s relationship with Israel

Mr Cohen said that the Irish government’s intervention in the International Court of Justice risks “oversimplifying a highly complex and tragic conflict, unfairly isolating Israel, and undermining the integrity of the term ‘genocide'”, Irish broadcaster RTÉ reports.

He said that for the Jewish community in Ireland, “the closure of the embassy represents not only a symbolic blow but also a practical disadvantage”.

“Consular services provided by the embassy are vital for those maintaining connections with family, culture, and heritage in Israel,” he added.

“Losing this resource will leave many feeling unsupported and aggrieved.

“Closing the embassy risks alienating a significant segment of Irish society and sends a message that dialogue is being replaced by disengagement.”

He said that the Jewish Representative Council of Ireland reaffirmed its commitment to peace and the protection of innocent lives “on all sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict”, while also supporting Israel’s right to defend itself from “terrorism and existential threats”.

Mr Cohen called on both the Irish and Israeli governments to seek pathways to rebuild trust and to ensure avenues for diplomatic engagement remain open.


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