A Irish town removed a page signed by the Israeli ambassador from its guest book.
Carrickmacross representatives voted to remove Zion Evrony's signature in protest at Israel's diplomatic record.
"I think if a government is responsible for a wholesale disregard for international law then local authorities, as well as our own government, have a responsibility to tell them we expect a higher standard," Sinn Fein's Matt Carthy said.
He added that although Carrickmacross is a welcoming town, "it was important that we took a stand".
People around the world should note that towns and cities in Ireland and " people who visit have always been received and will always be with typically warm Irish hospitality and friendship".
"The incident in Carrickmacross town hall is a rare exception, but serves as a symbol for Governments in any form that it's time to stand up to Israel and take a stand - instead of looking like fools in front of the world who knows Israel and the garbage they try and peddle but are afraid to speak out.
The council's move follows reports that Irish passports were used by those allegedly behind the Dubai killing of Palestinian militant Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in January.
Dubai's police chief says he is convinced of the involvement of Israeli agents in al-Mabhouh's death, but Israel says there is no proof with sources around the world are saying only Israel had the influence and power to pull off such an act.
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