Ireland
Irish PM: Antisemitism in Ireland is 'sobering,' Holocaust education should be increased
Martin described the Holocaust Remembrance Day as "sobering" and "shocking," and called for immediate action.
Ireland turns a blind eye to antisemitism as Jews grapple with rising hostility
Grapevine: Jewish-Irish eyes are smiling
From Alfred Dreyfus to Josh Shapiro: How the ‘dual loyalty’ charge shadows Jewish public life
Israel moves EU approval for diaspora bond to Luxembourg from Ireland amid Gaza protests
Amid growing protests in Ireland, Israel relocates its EU bond approval process to Luxembourg for the upcoming year.
Six European foreign ministers condemn Israel's planned Gaza City operation
In the statement, the ministers said that they "condemn the most recent Israeli offensive launched in the Strip and the announcement to establish a permanent presence in Gaza City."
Kneecap cancels sold-out US tour, one day after clash with Jewish protesters in Paris
The tour had been nearly sold out, coming six months after Kneecap vaulted into public view when the group projected the words “F–k Israel. Free Palestine” on stage.
British music festival apologizes after cutting mics of Irish band that displayed Palestinian flag
A British festival has apologized and pledged “a substantial donation” to Palestinian aid after cutting the amplification of an Irish band that displayed a Palestinian flag.
Irish president Higgins calls for a UN military intervention in Gaza
According to Higgins, the UN General Assembly should establish “a force to be put together to guarantee humanitarian access" even if the Security Council vetoes the initiative.
Irish medical consultants demand state not give sick children Israeli medicine
Teva Pharmaceuticals warned that such a move would “impose a risk on the health and wellbeing” of patients.
Senior Lebanese army officer aided Hezbollah to conceal killing of Irish UNIFIL soldier
The UNIFIL peacekeeper, Irish national Private Sean Rooney, was killed in December 2022 while traveling to Beirut in an armored UN vehicle.
Dozens of Modern Orthodox rabbis call for ‘moral clarity’ in the face of Gaza humanitarian crisis
“Orthodox Jewry, as some of Israel’s most devoted supporters, bears a unique moral responsibility,” the letter says. “Judaism’s vision of justice and compassion extends to all human beings."
Hezbollah terrorist who killed Irish UN peacekeeper hiding in Iran to avoid death sentence - report
Lebanese authorities have failed to locate Mohammed Ayyad since he was released on bail over a year ago on medical grounds
U2 letter on Gaza condemns Israeli government and Hamas, asks for a ceasefire and hostages back
Unlike most celebrities, the bandmates question the hypocrisy of those who ignore humanitarian crises all around the world and only voice outrage when Israel is involved.
