The 19-second clip shows the Irish flag and Irish dancers, juxtaposed with images of Hamas fighters and the caption saying the terrorist organization “thanks Ireland” in the wake of the decision to recognize the Palestinian state.
“Ireland, if your goal was to reward terrorism by showing support for a Palestinian state, you have achieved it,” Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said.
“@SimonHarrisTD, Hamas thanks you for your service.”
The Irish government yesterday announced its decision to formally recognize the state of Palestine, alongside Norway and Spain. The trial will formally take place next Tuesday.
Mr Katz yesterday announced the “immediate recall” of the Israeli ambassadors to Ireland and Norway following their decision to recognize Palestinian statehood.
“I am sending a clear and unequivocal message to Ireland and Norway: Israel will not remain silent in the face of those who undermine its sovereignty and endanger its security,” he said, describing the decision as a message to Palestinians that “terrorism pays.” .
He said Ireland and Norway “have chosen to reward Hamas and Iran by recognizing a Palestinian state.”
“Israel will not remain silent – there will be more dire consequences. If Spain follows through with its intention to recognize a Palestinian state, a similar step will be taken against the country,” he said.
“The Irish-Norwegian foolishness does not deter us; we are determined to achieve our goals: restoring the safety of our citizens, dismantling Hamas and bringing the hostages home. There are no more just causes than these.”
Taoiseach Simon Harris was asked on Thursday about the warnings issued.
He said: “I had a very good conversation with the President of Israel (Isaac Herzog) last Friday. It was strict but respectful.
“We exchanged views and I outlined the Irish position, so I don't think anyone in the world, least of all Israel, would have been surprised by the decision that Ireland, Norway and Spain took yesterday.
“I fundamentally believe this is the right decision. It is an attempt to build momentum towards a peace process that may seem far away, but is absolutely and fundamentally necessary.
“A two-state solution is the only way to bring peace and stability to the people of Israel and the people of Palestine.
“I would like to say very clearly to the Israeli government that we strongly recognize the State of Israel, its right to live in peace and security, but you can absolutely say that and also say this – that the people of Palestine have the right to live in peace and security and the humanitarian catastrophe that is happening in Palestine, in Gaza, must end.”
Taoiseach Simon Harris has said recognizing Palestine would make a “fundamental difference”, adding that Ireland wanted to be “on the right side of history”.
Speaking to RTÉ's Six One, Mr Harris said: “Hamas is not the Palestinian people and that is a very important point of differentiation.
“Ireland deplores the actions of Hamas. It is an illegal terrorist organization. Our position on Israel or Hamas should never be misrepresented.
“This humanitarian catastrophe must end. The only way you can ultimately end a conflict is through a political process.
“It has always been Ireland's position that we recognize states and not governments. There is a State of Israel, there is a State of Palestine, and both have an equal right to live in peace and security.”