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"Never would I have imagined seeing European leaders turn against their own citizens- crushing protest, free journalism, academic freedom-all to avoid holding a genocidal state to account. Yet, history rarely announces itself as barbarism; it often arrives disguised as civilization." Francesca Albanese.
Sabeel: 02 Feb, '26: "On January 31st , Israeli strikes across Gaza killed 31 people, the highest day’s death toll in over two months. The reported toll includes six children while a further 30 people have been injured. The latest deaths come despite a ceasefire that went into effect in mid-October. Since the ceasefire started the number of Palestinians killed in Gaza is more than 500."
How's the Palestinian-less beachfront resort and casino coming? (Wait, WHOSE land is this? OH, ya: they can commute from their tents and serve surf and turf to the uber-wealthy.)
But the Irish gov't is mincing no words: Ireland has consistently condemned the Israeli government's actions in Gaza, calling them a "genocide" and a "crime against humanity". In May 2025, Tánaiste Micheál Martin stated that Ireland was the first EU government to label Israel’s actions as genocide, emphasizing the country’s commitment to human rights and international law. The Irish government has also condemned the blockade of Gaza, calling it "unconscionable" and a violation of international obligations, especially as humanitarian aid has been blocked for over eight weeks.
Ireland’s criticism intensified after it supported South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), prompting Israel to close its embassy in Dublin in December 2024. Israeli officials, including Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, accused Ireland of "antisemitism" and "extreme anti-Israel policies," but Irish leaders, including Taoiseach Simon Harris, rejected these claims, asserting that Ireland is "pro-peace, pro-human rights, and pro-international law".
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"On January 31st , Israeli strikes across Gaza killed 31 people, the highest day’s death toll in over two months. The reported toll includes six children while a further 30 people have been injured. The latest deaths come despite a ceasefire that went into effect in mid-October. Since the ceasefire started the number of Palestinians killed in Gaza is more than 500."
Ya, great ceasefire you got there, Bibi. Shit.
Ireland has consistently condemned the Israeli government's actions in Gaza, calling them a "genocide" and a "crime against humanity". In May 2025, Tánaiste Micheál Martin stated that Ireland was the first EU government to label Israel’s actions as genocide, emphasizing the country’s commitment to human rights and international law. The Irish government has also condemned the blockade of Gaza, calling it "unconscionable" and a violation of international obligations, especially as humanitarian aid has been blocked for over eight weeks.
Ireland’s criticism intensified after it supported South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), prompting Israel to close its embassy in Dublin in December 2024. Israeli officials, including Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, accused Ireland of "antisemitism" and "extreme anti-Israel policies," but Irish leaders, including Taoiseach Simon Harris, rejected these claims, asserting that Ireland is "pro-peace, pro-human rights, and pro-international law".