Ireland
-
Gharibabadi: Ireland's Decision to Ban Imports from Israeli Settlements Is a Commendable Step
Kazem Gharibabadi, the Deputy for Legal and International Affairs of Iran's Foreign Minister, reacting to Ireland's decision to pass a law banning imports from illegal settlements of the Zionist regime, described the move as "a commendable step towards translating respect for international law from slogan to practice."
-
Irish Foreign Minister Calls for EU-Wide Ban on Trade With Illegal Israeli Settlements
The Irish foreign minister has called for an EU-wide ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements as the occupying regime pushes ahead with a Palestinian land grab and the expansion of settlements across the occupied West Bank.
-
Mass protest in Dublin against ongoing Israeli violations in Gaza
The Irish capital Dublin witnessed, on evening, Saturday, a massive protest attended by hundreds of demonstrators, protesting against ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, despite the ceasefire agreement that has been in effect since October 10.
-
Islamophobic Attack Targets Residential Home in North Belfast
A house in north Belfast was vandalized in a suspected Islamophobic attack, with windows smashed and racist graffiti sprayed on its walls, prompting preliminary inquiries by Northern Ireland’s police.
-
Eurovision 1994 winner to return trophy because of Israel’s participation
Ireland’s Charlie McGettigan, who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994, said he will return his trophy in protest of Israel’s continued participation in the competition, joining Swiss singer Nemo, last year's champion, in the symbolic move.
-
Ireland moves ahead with settlement trade ban despite Israeli, U.S. opposition
Ireland is moving forward with enacting a law that imposes restrictions on trade with companies operating in the settlements, a step that has angered Israel and the United States.
-
Ireland: Dublin removes name of sixth Israeli President from public park
The Dublin City Council in Ireland has decided to remove the name of Haim Herzog, the sixth president of Israel and father of current President Isaac Herzog, from a public park located in the Rathmines neighborhood, previously known as “Herzog Park.”
-
Ireland urges EU to take action against Israel over Gaza massacres, famine
Ireland on Saturday called on the European Union (EU) to take concrete measures against Israel, citing what it described as “horrific massacres” and famine in Gaza Strip.
-
Bands boycott UK festival after Irish group silenced for waving Palestinian flag
Several bands have pulled out of a major UK music festival after an Irish folk band said organizers cut their set when they displayed a Palestinian flag and chanted “Free Palestine.”
-
Irish President: Gaza genocide marks “tragic period”, threat to democracy
Irish President Michael D. Higgins described the Israeli genocide of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip as a “tragic period” in world history, noting that it represents a threat to democracy.