Northern Ireland

Anti-migrant riots rage in Northern Ireland after alleged sexual assault of teenage girl

Police said they were dealing with "serious disorder" in the town, which is about 45 km (30 miles) from the capital Belfast, and urged people to avoid the area.

A vehicle burns during a second night of riots, in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, June 11, 2025.
Jews and non-Jews

Northern Ireland’s lone synagogue aims to stave off decline by engaging Christian neighbors

 Mo Chara (Naoise O Caireallain), Moglai Bap (Liam Og O Hannaidh), Rich Peppiatt and DJ Provai of Kneecap attend the 2025 British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) at the Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre, London, Britain, February 16, 2025.

'We do not support Hamas, Hezbollah': Kneecap walks back pro-terror statements

 Police patrol the area following reports of multiple shots fired near the golf course of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, in this picture obtained from a social media video, in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., September 15, 2024.

Irish man fights extradition to US over alleged antisemitic vandalisms 


Irish police reluctant to abide calls to boycott Israeli tech used to solve crimes

The technology in question was used to solve a murder trial last week.

Members of the Irish Police (Garda) stand guard as people block the road during a protest against U.S. or Israeli military aircraft flying over Irish airspace or landing to refuel, a demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, near the Shannon Airport, in S

Anti-Israel protestors disrupt religious service at Northern Irish cathedral

As parishioners of Armagh's Saint Patrick's Cathedral were receiving communion, dozens of pro-Palestinian activists silently marched down the aisle.

 Flags of Palestine and Ireland flutter next to each other over the International Wall in support of Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian terror group Hamas, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, March 29, 2024.

Students erect pro-Palestinian camp at Ireland's Trinity College

Trinity College said it had restricted access to the campus to students, staff and residents to ensure safety and that the Book of Kells exhibition would be closed on Saturday.

People attend a protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, outside Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, November 18, 2023.

Simon Harris elected new Irish prime minister

The 37-year-old former health and higher education minister was elected unopposed as the new leader of Fine Gael last month, just days after Leo Varadkar's shock exit.

 Simon Harris, the new Prime Minister of Ireland.

‘We see our history in their eyes’: Why Ireland is so staunchly pro-Palestinian

Irish people who back the Palestinians often ground their sympathies in the perception that both peoples were, or are, colonized — the Irish by the United Kingdom, and the Palestinians by Israel.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and US President Joe Biden during the St Patrick's Day Reception and Shamrock Ceremony in the the East Room of the White House, March 17, 2024.

'Hamas a future partner for peace': says new Nationalist Northern Irish First Minister

Michelle O’Neill condemned October 7 and stated that Hamas had violated international law by taking hostages.

 Michelle O'Neill arrives to cast her vote at a polling station during local elections in Coalisland, Northern Ireland, May 18, 2023.

Northern Ireland to elect Irish nationalist First Minister in historic shift

Michelle O'Neill's imminent appointment, like the 2022 election, has triggered talk of the ultimate dream of Irish nationalism: the end of British rule in Northern Ireland and a united Ireland.

 Michelle O'Neill arrives to cast her vote at a polling station during local elections in Coalisland, Northern Ireland, May 18, 2023.

King Charles anointed with Israeli oil consecrated in Jerusalem

The oil has been blessed by the Jerusalem-based leaders of both the Greek Orthodox Church and the Anglican Church.

 ST. EDWARD’S CROWN, which will be used to crown King Charles III during the coronation. Seen in 2013, it hadn’t been outside the Tower of London for six decades and was displayed to mark the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s June 2, 1953, coronation at Westminster Abbey.

Northern Ireland police recover suspected pipe bombs before Biden visit

"The discovery of these devices was a further sinister and worrying development," Assistant Chief Constable Bobby Singleton said in a statement.

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National Library receives genealogical history of Ireland's Jews

The event featured guests such as Irish Ambassador to Israel H.E. Kyle O'Sullivan, NLI Chairman Ambassador Sallai Meridor and Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Yossi Havilio.

A 22-volume genealogical history of the Jewish communities of Ireland by Stuart Rosenblatt is presented to the National Library of Israel in Jerusalem on December 19, 2022.

WJC's Lauder mourns death of former First Minister of Northern Ireland

Supporters of Israel mourn passing of David Trimble, long-time supporter of Israel and fighter against anti-Zionism

 World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder