文件显示,爱尔兰考虑由于阿拉伯关系和高昂的安全费用而拖延以色列大使馆。 Ireland considered delaying Israel embassy due to Arab relations and high security costs, documents show.

爱尔兰政府1990年代的文件揭示了对在都柏林开设以色列大使馆的关切,其中列举了阿拉伯国家可能发动的外交反弹以及每年估计700,000英镑的高安全费用。 Irish government documents from the 1990s reveal concerns about opening an Israeli embassy in Dublin, citing potential diplomatic backlash from Arab nations and high security costs estimated at £700,000 annually. 官员们注意到与阿拉伯国家加强了贸易关系,并担心对以色列进行国事访问可能会使关系紧张。 Officials noted stronger trade ties with Arab countries and worried that a state visit to Israel could strain relations. 爱尔兰的名誉领事被提醒注意,他的作用不包括加沙等被占领土,有关事项要交给开罗大使馆处理。 The honorary consul in Ireland was reminded his role did not cover occupied territories like Gaza, with related matters to be directed to the embassy in Cairo. 国家档案馆公布的这些记录反映了爱尔兰对中东外交的谨慎态度。 The records, released by the National Archives, reflect Ireland’s cautious approach to Middle East diplomacy.