The closure of Israel’s embassy in Dublin has sparked an unexpected opportunity for the Palestine Museum US. Faisal Saleh, the museum’s director, envisions turning the former embassy offices into a permanent European, Palestinian art gallery, symbolically transforming a site associated with conflict into a hub for culture and peace. The Israeli government announced the embassy’s closure on 15 December, citing Ireland’s recognition of a Palestinian state and its support for South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, stated that the decision reflects Ireland’s “extreme anti-Israel policies,” claiming the country has…
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