Ireland

Israel to close embassy in Ireland

Monday-16-December-2024

Israel decided to close its embassy in Ireland, citing Dublin’s recognition of a Palestinian state and support for South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for its actions in Gaza.

Ireland intends to independently impose economic sanctions on Israel

Tuesday-22-October-2024

Ireland plans to independently impose economic sanctions on the Israeli occupation state, announcing that it will not wait for the EU to unilaterally suspend trade with Israel.

Ireland rejects Israeli request to withdraw peacekeepers from Lebanon border

Saturday-5-October-2024

Ireland has rejected an Israeli request asking it to withdraw its peacekeeping troops from an outpost along the Lebanon-Israel border.

First female President of Ireland: Israel acts with impunity in the middle east

Saturday-5-October-2024

Mary Robinson, the first woman to serve as President of Ireland (1990-1997), stated that Israel operates in the Middle East without facing consequences.

Harris calls for reviewing EU-Israel agreement as deaths in Gaza near 40,000

Sunday-11-August-2024

Ireland’s premier Simon Harris has called for an "urgent review" of the European Union’s partnership agreement with Israel, a day after an Israeli airstrike targeted a school in Gaza City, killing over 100 Palestinians and injuring dozens.

Ireland to recognize the State of Palestine this May

Monday-20-May-2024

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris announced that his country will recognize the State of Palestine by the end of May.

Irish Prime Minister: Israel engaging in collective punishment in Gaza

Friday-13-October-2023

Israel is engaging in collective punishment and does not have the right to breach international law in its response to Gaza Irish premier Leo Varadkar has said.

Irish novelist turns down Hebrew translation of her book

Wednesday-13-October-2021

Award-winning Irish novelist Sally Rooney has turned down an offer from an Israeli publisher to translate her latest novel "Beautiful World Where Are You" into Hebrew.