Ireland
Ireland poised to blunt sanctions on Israel under corporate pressure, say sources
Ireland's government is one of the most outspoken critics of the war in Gaza, but, unlike others such as Spain, it hosts the European headquarters of some of the US's biggest companies.
Israel's acting ambassador to Spain: Spanish gov't contributing to rise in antisemitism
Dublin Airport terminal reopens following security incident
KAN addresses calls for Israel to withdraw from Eurovision
Ireland to skip Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, Irish broadcaster says
The European Broadcasting Union, which organizes and produces the event, said it understood the "concerns and deeply held views around the ongoing conflict in the Middle East."
Wine Talk: Dark and lively Guinness
Just as it was thought that bitters and stouts were in terminal decline, Guinness has, within a few years, pirouetted, been rejuvenated, and suddenly become the chosen beer of a young generation.
Israel moves EU approval for diaspora bond to Luxembourg from Ireland amid Gaza protests
Amid growing protests in Ireland, Israel relocates its EU bond approval process to Luxembourg for the upcoming year.
Six European foreign ministers condemn Israel's planned Gaza City operation
In the statement, the ministers said that they "condemn the most recent Israeli offensive launched in the Strip and the announcement to establish a permanent presence in Gaza City."
Kneecap cancels sold-out US tour, one day after clash with Jewish protesters in Paris
The tour had been nearly sold out, coming six months after Kneecap vaulted into public view when the group projected the words “F–k Israel. Free Palestine” on stage.
British music festival apologizes after cutting mics of Irish band that displayed Palestinian flag
A British festival has apologized and pledged “a substantial donation” to Palestinian aid after cutting the amplification of an Irish band that displayed a Palestinian flag.
Irish president Higgins calls for a UN military intervention in Gaza
According to Higgins, the UN General Assembly should establish “a force to be put together to guarantee humanitarian access" even if the Security Council vetoes the initiative.
Irish medical consultants demand state not give sick children Israeli medicine
Teva Pharmaceuticals warned that such a move would “impose a risk on the health and wellbeing” of patients.
Senior Lebanese army officer aided Hezbollah to conceal killing of Irish UNIFIL soldier
The UNIFIL peacekeeper, Irish national Private Sean Rooney, was killed in December 2022 while traveling to Beirut in an armored UN vehicle.
Dozens of Modern Orthodox rabbis call for ‘moral clarity’ in the face of Gaza humanitarian crisis
“Orthodox Jewry, as some of Israel’s most devoted supporters, bears a unique moral responsibility,” the letter says. “Judaism’s vision of justice and compassion extends to all human beings."
Hezbollah terrorist who killed Irish UN peacekeeper hiding in Iran to avoid death sentence - report
Lebanese authorities have failed to locate Mohammed Ayyad since he was released on bail over a year ago on medical grounds
