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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 343

Ireland

The inauguration ceremony of Rabbi Yoni Wieder as chief rabbi of Ireland was held at the Dublin Hebrew Synagogue, May 21, 2024. (Ros Kavanagh/ Courtesy Office of the Chief Rabbi of Ireland via JTA)
September 2, 2024, 6:49 am
At 28, Ireland’s new chief rabbi is leading an aging population in a time of turmoil
As the first to hold the position since 2008, Rabbi Yoni Wieder faces challenges on multiple fronts, integrating new and old community members amid unprecedented anti-Israel bias
By Shira Li Bartov
A picture taken from southern Israel near the border with the Gaza Strip on December 3, 2023, shows Israeli drones flying over the Palestinian territory. (JACK GUEZ / AFP)
August 21, 2024, 5:26 pm
Ireland said open to buying Israeli drones despite being fierce critic over Gaza war
Irish military sources tell newspaper there are ‘no restrictions’ on purchasing military equipment from Israel, noting its global reputation for drone production
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues a statement against the decision of three European countries to recognize a Palestinian state on May 22, 2024. (Screen capture);
May 22, 2024, 9:49 pm
‘Reward for terror’: PM condemns move by 3 countries to recognize Palestinian state
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls to punish Palestinian Authority by withholding transfer of tax funds, drawing reprimand from senior White House aide
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: A boy waves a Palestinian flag as demonstrators march during a protest in support of Palestinians and calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, in Barcelona, Spain, on January 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti, File)
May 22, 2024, 1:49 pm
Daily Briefing May 22: Day 229 – Trio of countries to recognize Palestine. Why now?
Zman Yisrael editor Biranit Goren and diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman on the announcements from Spain, Norway and Ireland – and the chances that PM Netanyahu will follow suit
By ToI Staff
European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell rings a bell to signify the start of a meeting of EU foreign and development ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, May 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)
May 10, 2024, 4:37 pm
EU foreign policy chief: When Spain and Ireland recognize Palestine, others will join
Ahead of UN vote on Palestinian membership, Josep Borrell says Slovenia, Belgium to take steps toward recognition; Dublin, Madrid set to make move on May 21
By Reuters
A student from the Public University of Navarra passes next to banners in Basque and Spanish supporting Palestinians and calling to "combat, denormalize and destroy Israel," in Pamplona, northern Spain, on Wednesday, April 8, 2024. (AP/Alvaro Barrientos)
May 9, 2024, 12:31 pm
Ireland, Spain could recognize Palestinian statehood later this month — report
Formal announcement likely coming May 21 after symbolic UN vote on Palestinian membership Friday, Irish broadcaster says; Malta, Slovenia have said they intend to take same step
By Reuters
Pro-Palestinian student protesters and activists attend a demonstration at the entrance of Lausanne University's (UNIL) Geopolis building, occupied by anti-Israel students, in Lausanne on May 4, 2024. (Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)
May 4, 2024, 11:44 pm
Irish, Swiss students join anti-Israel protest wave by staging campus encampments
Protesters at Trinity College Dublin and Lausanne University demand divestment from Jewish state over war against Hamas in Gaza
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (L) and EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell attend the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh on April 28, 2024. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP)
April 30, 2024, 6:08 am
EU top diplomat: At least 5 countries expected to recognize Palestinian state in May
Bloc’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says countries include Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Slovenia and Malta, as Arab and European officials discuss end to Gaza conflict in Riyadh
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Illustrative: An Ireland supporter holds a Palestinian flag on the stands during the Euro 2024 group B qualifying soccer match between Gibraltar and Ireland at the Argarve Stadium, outside Faro, Portugal, Oct. 16, 2023. (AP/Joao Matos)
April 8, 2024, 1:00 pm
Ireland’s sovereign investment fund to divest from six Israeli firms
Irish government will pull investments from Israel’s largest banks plus a supermarket chain active in East Jerusalem and West Bank
By Reuters and ToI Staff
File: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (L) speaks with his Slovenian counterpart Robert Golob after a press conference following their meeting at the Brdo Castle, on February 17, 2023. (Jure Makovec/AFP)
March 25, 2024, 2:02 pm
Israel slams four European nations planning to recognize Palestinian state
Foreign Ministry spokesman accuses Spain, Ireland, Malta, Slovenia of rewarding ‘murderous terror attacks’; says move ‘distances’ peace, only ‘direct negotiations’ can end conflict
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaks to the press before a European Council summit at the EU headquarters in Brussels on March 21, 2024. (John Thys/AFP)
March 22, 2024, 8:06 pm
Spain, Ireland, Malta, Slovenia agree to work towards Palestinian state recognition
Joint statement on sidelines of European Council summit calls for ‘two-state solution, with Israeli and Palestinian States living side-by-side’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
File: Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar speaks at the EPP Congress in Bucharest, Romania, Thursday, March 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)
March 20, 2024, 7:29 pm
Irish PM Varadkar to step down in shock move, says fresh leadership needed
Taoiseach says another candidate would be better placed to win upcoming elections; Varadkar identified with Palestinians, was slammed by Israel for casting hostage as being ‘lost’
By Agencies
Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar (R) gifts a bouquet of Shamrocks to US President Joe Biden during a St. Patrick's Day Celebration at the White House in Washington, on March 17, 2024. (Jim Watson/AFP)
March 19, 2024, 8:05 pm
In Ireland, Israel-Palestinian conflict serves as stand-in for fight against British
The Emerald Isle’s current criticism of Israel over war against Hamas follows years-long hostility to Jewish state, believing it uses the same ‘apparatus of occupation’ as the UK
By Ron Kampeas
Members of the Ireland women's basketball team pictured before they faced Israel in EuroBasket qualifying, February 8, 2024 (X screengrab, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the copyright law)
February 9, 2024, 2:35 pm
Irish basketball team refuses to shake hands with Israelis, proceeds to lose by 30
Basketball Ireland backed national women’s team forgoing pleasantries after Israeli player called them antisemitic; Israel captain: It was a lot more than a win, it became personal
By AP and ToI Staff
Yasser Arafat claps his hands over his head as some delegates give him a standing ovation during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, November 14, 1974. The two delegates from Ireland, sitting in front row at left, remain seated. (AP Photo)
December 16, 2023, 3:19 pm
With Ireland’s Sinn Féin on the rise, support for Israel hits new low post-Oct. 7
Once fellow fighters against British colonialism, Ireland and the Jewish state are seeing relations sink even after the Hamas atrocities – and they could yet worsen
By Robert Philpot
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