Ireland

'Zionists not welcome'

Israeli man harassed, spat on in Dublin

Young Israeli man attacked in a restaurant in Dublin, Ireland, by two females who hurl antisemitic slurs at him and then spit on him. "The police only came two hours after the incident."

Backtrack or clarification?

Trump: 'Nobody's expelling any Palestinians'

During a meeting with the Prime Minister of Ireland, President Donald Trump was asked about his plan for the Gaza Strip, and insisted that no one will 'expel' Palestinian Arabs.

Sa'ar: What a despicable person

Irish President appears to draw line between Holocaust and Gaza

Irish President Michael Higgins takes advantage of International Holocaust Remembrance Day speech to criticize Israel. Foreign Minister GIdeon Sa'ar: What a despicable person. What a distorted policy.

Irish Jewish community outraged:

Irish President to speak at Holocaust memorial ceremony

Jewish community in Ireland expresses outrage over President Michael Higgins, who criticized Israel's counterterrorism operation in Gaza, being chosen as keynote speaker at International Holocaust Remembrance Day event.

An  open letter to Ireland’s Archbishop Eamon Martin

Thank goodness there are many other Christians, including Roman Catholics, who reject, what so much corroborating evidence shows to be an ingrained animus towards Jews and their lonely, continuously targeted, tiny beleaguered nation in its tiny nation-state. Op-ed.

Ireland formally joins ICJ genocide case against Israel

Ireland formally joins South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. The move comes amid already strained relations between Israel and Ireland.

Hostage's father:

'Ireland helped free Emily but now rewards Hamas'

Thomas Hand, the father of Emily Hand, who was nine years old when she was kidnapped during the October 7 massacre and spent 50 days as a hostage in Gaza, said that he would "hesiate" to return to Ireland given the country's moves against Israel in the war against the Hamas terrorist organization.

The diplomatic crisis between Israel and Ireland

The venomous Irish campaign of demonization reserved uniquely for the Jewish state has long been on eye-watering display.

Sa'ar:

'We decided to put Ireland in the antisemitic corner'

Foreign Minister Sa'ar meets dozens of influencers, opinion leaders, advocacy organizations, and experts: "You can see from the statements in Ireland that they are under great pressure."

Irish President claims:

'Netanyahu would like to have settlement in Egypt'

Irish President Michael Higgins criticizes Israeli government, says its accusations of the Irish people being antisemitic are a "gross defamation". Sa'ar fires back: "Once an antisemitic liar - always an antisemitic liar."

Sa'ar against Ireland:

'Acting sensibly against persecutors of Israel saves lives'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar explains decision to close Israeli embassy in Ireland, says Irish govt. crossed line into 'antisemitism based on the delegitimization and dehumanization of Israel and double standards towards Israel.'

Anti-Israel policy:

Israel closing embassy in Ireland

Following the Irish government's extreme anti-Israel policy, Israel has decided to close its embassy in Dublin.

Sa'ar, Lapid spar over closure of embassy in Ireland

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid dismisses recent moves by Ireland against Israel as 'criticism' and not antisemitism, leading Foreign Minister to respond, 'Shame on you, Yair!'

Ireland to ask ICJ to broaden definition of genocide for Israel

Irish Tánaiste says 'Ireland will be asking the ICJ to broaden its interpretation of what constitutes the commission of genocide by a State' in support of South African case against Israel.

Ireland:

Reverend uses sermon to deliver anti-Israel diatribe

Reverend Oxley delivers a sermon in Dublin blaming Israel for 'seeing themselves as a “master race” and committing mass murder.' Jewish community in Ireland responds with outrage.

Irish PM to EU:

'Review the trade relations with Israel'

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris urges European Union to "review its trade relations" with Israel, following the laws passed in the Knesset to ban the activities of UNRWA.

Ireland seeks to restrict trade with Judea, Samaria communities

Irish government seeks to reintroduce 2018 bill that would restrict trade with Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria, claims recent UN court decision allows it.

Irish PM criticizes Israel:

'We're not seeing a targeted response to terrorism here'

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris criticizes Israel's strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, tells CNN's Christiane Amanpour it is "an extraordinarily dangerous situation."

Ireland open to buying Israeli drones despite criticism over Gaza

Irish Times reports that Israeli arms manufacturers will be permitted to bid on a contract to supply drones to the Irish Army, despite its government's criticism of Israel's conduct in Gaza.

Have knife, will travel?

For the first time since the era of the Nazis, a rabbi has been arrested for performing circumcision in Ireland.

Irish court grants kosher food to Rabbi jailed for circumcision

Rabbi Jonathan Avraham is being held after Irish police raided a house where he was to perform an illegal circumcision on a non-Jewish child.

Irish Rabbi jailed for performing circumcision

The European Jewish Association has denounced the arrest, noting that the last government to jail anyone for the practice was that of Nazi Germany.

The toddler diplomats – Spain, Norway, and Ireland

Spain, Norway, and Ireland share some common experiences that may shed light on their Palestinian Arab advocacy and contempt for Israel. Opinion.

Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognize Palestinian state

The formal recognition comes several days after the three countries announced their intention to do so.

Germany and Portugal:

'Now is not the time to recognize a Palestinian state'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro say the time is not ripe to recognize a Palestinian state, after three other European countries did so.

Irish Prime Minister:

'Israel is misrepresenting our views'

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris criticizes Israeli response to his country's recognition of Palestinian state: We have been clear and unequivocal that we condemn Hamas, but what is happening in Palestine needs to stop.

Irish Foreign Minister:

'The two-state solution has been undermined by Israel'

Irish Foreign Minister says his country's decision to formally recognize a Palestinian state came amid "growing impatience" with Israel's lack of will for a two-state solution.

Ambassador Erdan:

'You recognized an entity of murderers, rapists, and kidnappers'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN condemned Norway, Ireland, and Spain for recognizing a Palestinian state and commented on the video showing the abduction of IDF lookouts on October 7th.

Report:

Israel's first steps against countries that recognized PA state

In addition to summoning the ambassadors of the countries that today recognized a Palestinian state, Israel will exclude the representatives from these countries from official briefings.

Norway, Ireland, Spain announce recognition of Palestinian state

Israeli Ambassadors to Norway and Ireland recalled over countries' move to recognize state of Palestine. 'The message they send is that terrorism pays.'

Report:

Ireland to recognize a Palestinian state on Wednesday

Ireland’s Prime Minister, Simon Harris, said last month that Ireland is close to formally recognizing a Palestinian state.

EU foreign policy chief:

'Several countries will recognize a Palestinian state on May 21'

The comments by Josep Borrell follow a recent statement by Slovenia, Ireland, Malta and Spain that they had agreed to take steps to recognize a Palestinian state.

Irish artists call:

'Boycott Eurovision because of Israel's participation'

Hundreds of Irish artists urge Ireland's Eurovision entrant to be on the "right side of history" by boycotting the contest over Israel's participation.

Irish PM:

'Israel's sense of reason has been replaced by revenge'

Ireland's new Prime Minister, Simon Harris, hits back at criticism by Israel of his speech in which he failed to mention the hostages in Gaza.

Irish PM:

'We're close to formally recognizing a Palestinian state'

After meeting Spanish counterpart, Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris says his country would like to recognize a Palestinian state in concert with Spain and other like-minded countries.

'The wrong side of history'

Israel blasts new Irish PM's comments on Gaza

Foreign Ministry criticizes Ireland’s new Prime Minister, Simon Harris, after he fails to mention the hostages being held by Hamas while criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza.

Irish Foreign Minister:

'Recognition of a Palestinian state will happen'

Irish Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Micheal Martin says he will be bringing a formal proposal on the recognition of Palestinian statehood to Government.

Ireland urges 'immediate and unconditional' release of hostages

Marking six months since Hamas' massacre of Israelis, Irish Embassy in Tel Aviv calls Hamas' actions 'reprehensible,' calls out terror group's sexual violence.

'Enough is enough'

Ireland to intervene in South Africa's case against Israel

Irish Foreign Minister says Hamas' October 7 attack and what is happening in Gaza now "represents the blatant violation of international humanitarian law on a mass scale."

Israel's Foreign Ministry:

'Recognition of Palestinian state a reward to terrorism'

Israel’s Foreign Ministry criticizes plan by Ireland, Malta, Slovenia and Spain to recognize a Palestinian state, as the four countries announced last week.

Four European leaders:

'We're ready to recognize Palestine'

Prime Ministers of Ireland, Malta, Slovenia and Spain release joint statement, say they have agreed to take initial steps towards recognizing a Palestinian state.

'You are next':

Death threat sent to Israeli ambassador to Ireland

Authorities in Ireland investigating after a letter containing a death threat and a package of white powder were sent to the Israeli ambassador to Ireland.

Irish Prime Minister to resign position

Leo Varadkar, Ireland's 'Taoiseach,' to resign position as prime minister and party leader, report says.

Cincinnati:

'Save Ireland from the Jews' signs cause outrage

Antisemitic signs hung over overpass during St. Patrick's Day parade in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Biden to Irish PM:

'Two-state solution the only path to lasting peace'

US President Joe Biden hosts Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, calls for increase in the scope of humanitarian aid to Gaza and for a hostage release deal.

Irish PM on the attack:

'Israel has become blinded by rage'

Ireland’s Prime Minister Leo Varadkar launches tirade against Israel over planned Rafah operation: They're not listening to any country in the world.

Stories missed: Israel and the fog of war

X (formerly known as Twitter) showed a clip of an angry Palestinian in Gaza criticising Hamas. MSM ignore the clips of anti-Hamas Gazans, refrain from asking UNRWA questions and more. Op-ed.

Herzog blasts Irish PM:

'Emily was kidnapped at gunpoint by vile murderers'

President Herzog responds to Prime Minister of Ireland, who claimed that nine-year-old Emily Hand was "lost" rather than abducted by Hamas.

Israeli FM to Irish PM:

'You have lost your moral compass'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen reacts to Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar's claim 8-year-old girl kidnapped by Hamas was merely 'lost.'

Unbelievable:

Irish PM says freed nine-year-old girl was 'lost'

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar writes on X that Emily Hand, who was freed by Hamas after 50 days in captivity, had been "lost".

5 wounded, including 3 children, in stabbing at Dublin school

Police say stabbing which left 5 and 6-year-old children wounded at Irish school not being treated as terror-related.

WIX employee fired after calling Israel a terrorist state

The Israeli-owned software company stated that the employee published anti-Israel posts repeatedly on her personal LinkedIn page.

Ireland:

1st kosher restaurant in decades attracts non-Jewish celebrities

Ireland’s first kosher restaurant in decades attracts local Jews and non-Jewish celebrities.

No cell phones for schoolchildren

Parents in an Irish city have agreed to keep smartphones from children until middle school.

International Collaboration:

MDA hosts delegation of Irish paramedics

International Collaboration: Irish medical personnel visit Magen David Adom to study emergency preparedness and response.

Irish sale of Nazi items slammed by son of Holocaust survivor

Auction of over 400 Nazi-linked items denounced by founder of Holocaust Awareness Ireland as 'without taste or moral compass.'

Irish PM warns of rise of antisemitism and Holocaust denial

Speaking at Holocaust memorial, Irish prime minister emphasizes the need to fight antisemitism and racism.

Israel accepts 300 years of Irish-Jewish genealogical archives

Israel’s National Library accepts 22 volumes of archives from the Irish Jewish Family History Database.

Watch: In 1st ever, man crosses Atlantic in rowing boat

The journey took an Irish man four months as he became the first ever to make the row boat crossing from NYC to Ireland.

Ireland introduces online hate speech legislation

Ireland announces online hate speech legislation intended to remove and prosecute hateful content, especially on social media platforms.