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Ireland chief rabbi slams Higgins for politicizing Holocaust memorial event

Rabbi Yonni Wieder says removing Jews from the ceremony while the Irish president chose on the solumn occasion to condemn Israel's response to Hamas atrocities was shameful

Itamar Eichner | 01.27.25

Irish president attacks Israel during ceremony, Jews who protested were forcibly removed

Irish President Michael Higgins used his Holocaust Remembrance Day speech to criticize Israel, sparking protests from Jewish attendees who were forcibly removed; Jewish leaders had warned the president's participation was inappropriate, citing his dismissal of antisemitism concerns and anti-Israel rhetoric

Itamar Eichner | 01.26.25

Irish Jews furious over president speaking at Holocaust Memorial Day

Jewish community leaders say inviting Michael Higgins is inappropriate and offensive, having denied antisemitism and condemned Israel's war against Hamas; 'I fear his address marking Holocaust Memorial Day will inevitably ring hollow for many Irish Jews,' chief rabbi says

Itamar Eichner, Jewish News | 01.15.25

מחאות פרו-פלסטיניות "להפסיק את חימוש ישראל" בדבלין אירלנד

Ireland’s hostility toward Israel: Political criticism or classic antisemitism?

One of the most vocal Israel critics globally, what fuels Ireland's stance? Is it rooted in historical solidarity with the Palestinians, purely political opposition or does it include elements of antisemitism? Israel’s embassy closure adds to the debate

Yaniv Pohoryles | 12.28.24

אמילי ואביה תומאס הנד נפגשים לראשונה מאז שחרורה

Father of former hostage Emily Hand will not return to Ireland after it 'rewarded Hamas'

Thomas Hand, whose 10-year-old daughter was released after 50 days in Hamas captivity, may never return to the country of his birth; 'They were really instrumental in getting Emily back,' he acknowledges, but 'recognizing Palestine as a state, very soon after their massive terrorist attack was almost a reward'

Lianne Kolirin/Jewish News | 12.24.24

הפגנה פרו-פלסטינית לקראת ציון שנה למלחמה דבלין אירלנד

Ireland rejects Israeli claims of bias; Jewish leader: 'dialogue being replaced by disengagement'

Foreign Minister Micheal Martin says Dublin's decision to join the ICJ case accusing Israel of genocide is motivated by respect for international law; Israeli ambassador says decision to close embassy does not mean diplomatic ties are severed

Alexandra Lukash, ynet correspondents | 12.16.24

Unilateral break with Ireland: How Israel's relations with Europe’s hostile state deteriorated

The decision to close the Israeli embassy in Dublin comes after over a year of policies taken by the Irish government including recognizing a Palestinian State, divesting from Israeli companies and ignoring Hamas crimes

Yuval Karni | 12.15.24

Israel closes embassy in Ireland, citing hostility; opens new embassy in Moldova

Sa’ar announces unprecedented move, citing Dublin's 'extreme anti-Israel policies'; 'Ireland has crossed every red line in its treatment of Israel,' he says as Israel pivots toward friendly countries

Yuval Karni | 12.15.24

Robbie Keane's wife says he resigned from Maccabi Tel Aviv to protect his family

Claudine Keane says she doesn't feel safe in Ireland following hate messages and even death threats, urges to end 'witch hunt' against her husband for his time coaching in Israel

Ynetnews | 11.14.24

UNIFIL rejects IDF demand to move north of fighting

Military urges peacekeepers to move 5 kilometers north to avoid the fighting; Irish president says Israeli demand is 'outrageous' after his soldiers make up a considerable portion of the UNIFIL deployment

Itamar Eichner | 10.07.24

Irish president: Israel intercepted a letter I sent to Iran; Israel denies

Ireland's President Michael Higgins accuses Israel of intercepting a congratulatory letter he sent to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian following his recent election victory, but notes he has no idea how; Israeli embassy: 'A baseless accusation'

Itamar Eichner | 09.23.24

Apple loses fight against $14.4 billion EU tax order to Ireland

Court orders iPhone maker to pay billions in back taxes as part of EU crackdown against sweetheart deals between EU countries and multinationals

News agencies | 09.10.24

Ireland mulls purchase of Israeli UAVs despite government sentiments

Irish report details new tender in the local military aimed at bolstering the country's drone fleet will allow Israeli defense companies to offer bids

Ynet | 08.21.24

London rabbi jailed for circumcising Muslims in Ireland battles for kosher food and tefillin access

Rabbi Jonathan Abraham, arrested in Ireland for performing unauthorized circumcisions, claims his human rights are being violated since he is being denied kosher food; Following a court hearing, prison says it will provide kosher meals and grant access to religious items

Itamar Eichner | 08.12.24

After Spain, Norway and Ireland, Slovenia joins Palestinian state chorus

Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob has announced his country is 'deliberating' recognition of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, for 'state legislature approval'; Series of sanctions are now being considered against Israel following controversial Rafah strike that claimed civilian lives

ynet correspondents | 05.28.24

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