Israel slams Irish motion endorsing Palestine
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Israel on Thursday slammed the decision of the Irish parliament to adopt a non-binding resolution supporting an independent Palestinian state.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Emmanuel Nahshon expressed disappointment at the decision, accusing the Irish parliament of giving voice to "statements of hatred and anti-Semitism directed at Israel in a way which we have not heard before."
Some Irish lawmakers accused Israel of genocide during the parliamentary debate on Palestinian recognition.
Foreign Minister Charlie Flanagan said Wednesday that Ireland is considering early recognition of Palestinian statehood as a possible tactic for kick-starting Middle East peace talks.
