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Ireland considered delaying Israel embassy due to Arab relations and high security costs, documents show.
Irish government documents from the 1990s reveal concerns about opening an Israeli embassy in Dublin, citing potential diplomatic backlash from Arab nations and high security costs estimated at £700,000 annually.
Officials noted stronger trade ties with Arab countries and worried that a state visit to Israel could strain relations.
The honorary consul in Ireland was reminded his role did not cover occupied territories like Gaza, with related matters to be directed to the embassy in Cairo.
The records, released by the National Archives, reflect Ireland’s cautious approach to Middle East diplomacy.
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Irlanda consideró retrasar la embajada de Israel debido a las relaciones árabes y los altos costos de seguridad, según muestran documentos.