'Israel could stop sharing intelligence with Ireland if it recognises Palestine as a state'

Moves by countries such as Spain and Ireland towards recognising Palestine come against the background of Israel's continued breaches of human rights in Gaza. Stock picture

Israel could deny Ireland relevant intelligence or military equipment if the Irish Government formally recognises Palestine as a state, security sources have indicated.

Sources stress the right of the Government to push for recognition of Palestine as a nation state because of Israel’s breaches of international human rights law in Gaza, including the widespread killing of innocent civilians, including children.