Israel declared Sunday that it is closing its Dublin embassy in response to what it called “the extreme anti-Israel policies of the Irish government.” The announcement came just after Ireland said it would support with a legal intervention South Africa’s action at the International Court of Justice that accuses Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, The New York Times reported.
The embassy closure does not mean that Israel is cutting off diplomatic relations with Ireland, which will continue to operate an embassy in Tel Aviv. But it does suggest that Israel is not prepared to mutely accept criticism from some Western countries who have clearly rejected Israel’s ongoing actions fighting terrorism in Gaza. The most recent conflict began on October 7, 2023, when Palestinian terrorists stormed across the border and massacred 1,200 Israelis, kidnapping another 200. The more aggressive posture is said to be a result of Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar who is more of a diplomatic hawk, according to The Times.
“Ireland has crossed every red line in its relations with Israel,” Saar said in a statement on Sunday, promising that “Israel will invest its resources in advancing bilateral relations with countries worldwide according to priorities that also take into account the attitudes and actions of these states toward Israel.” Israel will be opening a new embassy in Moldova, where the government has not criticized Israeli war policy. “The relations between Israel and Moldova are friendly and both countries seek to expand and deepen them,” Saar said.
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris, style=”text-decoration:none”>said it is “deeply regrettable” that Israel has decided to shutter the embassy. He insisted that Ireland is not opposed to the state of Israel. “I utterly reject the assertion that Ireland is anti-Israel. Ireland is pro-peace, pro-human rights and pro-international law.”
Israel had already recalled its ambassador to Ireland in May and has taken the same action in Spain and Norway after all three countries recognized Palestine as an independent state. Ireland is apparently downplaying the embassy closure and emphasizing that Ireland and Israel would “continue to maintain diplomatic relations. Inherent in that is the right to agree and disagree on fundamental points,” Micheál Martin, said in a statement, adding, “We need an immediate cease-fire, the release of all hostages and a surge of humanitarian aid into Gaza.” […]
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
