Irish-Israeli diplomacy ‘very important’, ambassador says ahead of Dáil motion

Israeli Ambassador Dana Erlich speaks to the media during a press conference for families of hostages feared taken in Gaza at the Embassy of Israel in Dublin (Norma Burke/PA)

The Israeli ambassador to Ireland Dana Erlich has said “diplomatic channels” are important for the Israeli and Irish diaspora ahead of a parliamentary motion about her position.

Ms Erlich was speaking ahead of a Dáil motion being introduced this week that calls for the withdrawal of the diplomatic status of the Israeli ambassador.