As Israel-Palestine divisions within the EU have become more increasingly apparent, Ireland has emerged as one of the more pro-Palestine countries in Europe. In this video, we explore the history of Israel-Ireland relations, why things are getting worse, and why this downward trend is likely to continue.
From Two Years Ago -
Mary Lou McDonald, the president of Ireland’s Sinn Fein, in a nationwide televised public address:
“The Irish government must take the lead and refer Israel to the International Criminal Court…and send the Israeli ambassador home!”
.... on Wednesday, three European countries—Ireland, Norway, and Spain—announced their decision to officially recognize a Palestinian state alongside Israel. The decision is set to go into effect on May 28.
Ireland was the first to recognise Palestine as a state, and earlier this year, it even appointed a permanent Palestine ambassador.
Former MEP and Irish politician Clare Daly has slammed the Irish government's complicity in the Israeli occupation crimes against Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. She stated that Irish people demand their government to take a serious action, adding "Ireland has not taken a leading role in Europe against the genocide in Gaza."
Israel is shutting its embassy in Ireland accusing the government of 'anti-Israel' policies. Dublin has strongly opposed the war on Gaza and recognised a Palestinian state. It rejects Israel's accusations and says it stands for human rights and international law.
February 2024
