Ireland

Ireland’s recent criticism of Israel’s policies and the ongoing war against Hamas and Hezbollah caused Israel to close its embassy.

Martin noted that others that had expressed similar views had been accused of antisemitism, and assured that he abhorred Hamas and other Islamist groups.

"Chamish Hakunach gach!" and "Cheag Sameach" branches of the UK and Irish government wished Jewish communities celebrating Hanukkah.

Ireland, unfortunately, is not the only anti-Israel country in the world, though it ranks among the most obnoxious.

This solidarity with the Palestinians has become a central driver of Ireland’s policies toward Israel, leading to the adoption of one-sided stances against the Jewish state.

Ireland's prime minister did not address the context of ongoing Hamas aggression against Israel, a point that has drawn criticism from Israeli officials.

A new dawn is sure to dawn in Irish-Israeli relations, but until then, many Christians will continue to be Israel's friends.

A week of escalating tensions in the Ireland-Israel phony war, marked by diplomatic clashes, embassy closure, and controversial statements.

Sa’ar and the current government would rather the immediate rush of populist applause at home than putting in the hard work to take the diplomatic fight to our partners abroad. 

TRADE AFFAIRS: Israel and Ireland both have tech industries as their main economic growth engines and are most clearly on a diplomatic collision course.