State Papers: Concerns were raised over ‘backlash’ to opening Israeli embassy in Dublin

The Israeli embassy in Dublin announced last year that it would close, with the country’s foreign minister accusing Ireland of crossing 'every red line in its relations with Israel'. Picture: Cillian Sherlock/PA Wire

Irish officials were concerned that opening Israel’s embassy in Ireland would promote a “backlash” from Arab countries, according to government documents.

The Israeli embassy in Dublin announced last year that it would close, with the country’s foreign minister accusing Ireland of crossing “every red line in its relations with Israel”.