And while UNIBAM wrestles with the church - Government has to contend at the state level with Israel - which has criticized its decision to cut ties, saying, quote, "it is surrendering to Hamas' terrorism and aligning with the axis of evil led by Iran."
Nonetheless, GOB has held its ground. We asked the Foreign minister today for a response to Israel's statement to which he gave a very brief comment.
Eamon Courtenay, Minister of Foreign Affairs
"Well there is nothing about that that I can say publicly it wouldn't be diplomatic."