Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz announced on Wednesday that he has ordered the prompt return of Israel’s ambassadors to Ireland and Norway for discussions following the two countries’ recognition of a Palestinian state.
“I’m sending a clear and unequivocal message to Ireland and Norway: Israel will not remain silent in the face of those undermining its sovereignty and endangering its security,” Katz said in a statement on X.
Katz said the “distorted step” by Ireland and Norway is an injustice to the memory of the Oct. 7 victims and a blow to the efforts to return the 128 hostages, which undermines the chance for peace and questions Israel’s right to self-defense.
“Israel will not remain silent and there will be further severe consequences. If Spain follows through on its intention to recognize a Palestinian state, a similar step will be taken against it,” he said, stressing that Israel is determined to achieve the goals — restoring security to its citizens, dismantling Hamas, and bringing the hostages home.