Irish ambassador subjected to ‘unacceptable’ treatment by Israel, Martin says

Since Wednesday, Israeli officials have repeatedly criticised Ireland’s decision to recognise Palestinian statehood

Tanaiste Micheal Martin criticised Israeli officials (Brian Lawless/PA)

Israel’s reprimand of Ireland’s ambassador was “totally unacceptable”, the Tánaiste has said.

Micheál Martin made the remarks after Ambassador Sonya McGuinness was summoned to the Israeli foreign affairs ministry and reprimanded over Ireland’s decision to recognise the state of Palestine.