Sa’ar and the current government would rather the immediate rush of populist applause at home than putting in the hard work to take the diplomatic fight to our partners abroad.
Israel closed its embassy in Ireland following anti-Israel policies, with Ambassador Dana Erlich supporting the move while Opposition Leader Lapid criticized it as "a victory for antisemitism."
I believe that the major benefit of the closure is to be found in demonstrative headlines and that the loss to Israel will prove greater than the gain.
The Foreign Ministry also announced that Israel will be opening a new embassy in Moldova.
The meeting came after Justice Minister Yariv Levin over the weekend criticized High Court judges for "taking advantage" of the war.
Reflecting on his career, Sa’ar remarks: “I think I’m the Israeli politician who has written the most resignation letters. I never focus on the seat; it’s not what interests me.”
Wilders expressed his excitement for the visit on social media, and many Israeli officials have thanked him for being a friend and ally.
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