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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 366

Israel-Ireland relations

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
Incoming coalition chairman Tzachi Hanegbi (L) and Transportation and Intelligence Minister Israel Katz (R) at a Knesset ceremony swearing in the new government on May 14, 2015 (Knesset Spokesperson)
June 17, 2024, 9:46 pm
Report: Hanegbi proposed demoting ties with states recognizing Palestine, was rebuffed
FM said to have rejected suggestion, accused national security adviser of attempting to impose policy that would lead to closure of Israeli overseas missions
By Lazar Berman
Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin holds a joint press conference with his Spanish and Norwegian counterparts at the the Permanent Representation of Spain to the European Union in Brussels on May 27, 2024. (Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP)
May 28, 2024, 11:17 am
Irish FM says EU mulling sanctions on Israel if it defies ICJ ruling on Rafah
Dublin’s top diplomat also says sanctions may be placed on officials who aid violent West Bank settlers, in comments ahead of move to officially recognize Palestinian state
By ToI Staff
File - Israel's Ambassador to Ireland, Dana Erlich, speaks during a Kristallnacht commemoration ceremony at the All Nations Church in Dublin, Ireland, November 9, 2023. (Screen capture: YouTube/All Nations Church, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
May 27, 2024, 6:39 pm
Envoy to Ireland, recalled amid Palestinian state row, warns tech industry may suffer
Israeli workers looking to relocate from emerald isle as Dublin recognizes Palestinian state, putting possible dent in countries’ robust IT trade relations, says Dana Erlich
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Spanish Ambassador Ana Sálomon Pérez (L), Norwegian Ambassador Per Egil Selvaag (C) and Irish Ambassador Sonya McGuinness watch footage of female soldiers being abducted from the Nahal Oz base on October 7 at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, May 23, 2024. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 25, 2024, 2:59 am
Ireland slams ‘totally unacceptable’ Israeli rebuke after envoy shown Oct. 7 footage
Irish deputy PM fumes at Jerusalem following dressing down of ambassadors from Ireland, Spain and Norway for moving to recognize Palestinian state
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Spanish ambassador Ana Sálomon Pérez, Norwegian ambassador Per Egil Selvaag and Irish ambassador Sonya McGuinness watch footage of female soldiers being abducted from the Nahal Oz base on October 7 at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, May 23, 2024. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 23, 2024, 10:20 pm
Summoned envoys from 3 nations recognizing Palestinian state shown new Oct. 7 footage
Spanish, Norwegian and Irish ambassadors view hostage-taking clip before being reprimanded; Spanish far-left minister slammed for saying ‘Palestine will be free from river to sea’
By Lazar Berman, Canaan Lidor and 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
People take part in a demonstration in support of the Palestinian people in Madrid, Spain, on May 11, 2024. (Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP)
May 22, 2024, 12:13 pm
Norway, Ireland, Spain move to recognize Palestinian state, drawing Israeli fury
Jerusalem recalls ambassadors from Oslo and Dublin as foreign minister says announcement is prize for terrorism; Abbas and Hamas celebrate move
By Lazar Berman
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
Illustrative: The Israeli flag flies along the EU flag in a show of solidarity with Israel at Rotes Rathaus (Red City Hall) in Berlin, October 2023. (philip1234/Shutterstock.com)
February 15, 2024, 1:40 am
Spain, Ireland ask EU to probe if Israel violating human rights in Gaza
Request to European Commission cites accord linking human rights obligations to trade ties, obliquely raising prospect of economic sanctions for first time
By AFP and ToI Staff
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
An Israeli soldier mans a checkpoint at the closed-off southern entrance to the southern West Bank city of Hebron, on August 22, 2023, a day after a deadly terror shooting in the area. (Hazem Bader/AFP)
October 3, 2023, 5:57 pm
3 European FMs barred by Israel from visiting Palestinian towns in Area C
Foreign Ministry says decision to deny access to parts of West Bank made ‘after consulting with security officials,’ but defense bodies say they made no such recommendation
By Lazar Berman
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