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POLITICS2d agoEngineer Robert Pether heading home to Ireland after being detained in Iraq for five yearsIrish resident had been under travel ban in Baghdad after being let out of prison a year agoIrish Times World
POLITICSOct 4Ireland soccer players again wear black armbands and refuse handshakes with Israel teamIreland players again wore black armbands and bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem before the teams’ second Nations League soccer match on Sunday. The Israeli players…Japan Today
POLITICSOct 4Ireland refuse handshake with Israel and don armbands in Nations League tieRepublic of Ireland football players again wear black armbands and refuse handshakes with Israel in UEFA Nations League.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 4Ireland–Israel nations League clash overshadowed by political tensionsIreland and Israel are set to face off in the second leg of their Nations League matchup, with political tensions overshadowing the football. During last week’s first game in Bulgaria, Irish players wore black armbands in support of Gaza and pointedly lowered their heads during the Israeli national anthem. Ahead of Sunday’s match in Serbia, the Irish team cut a press conference short after facing intense questioning from Israeli journalists. Charlotte Lam has the details.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 3Israeli reporters’ ‘verbal attack’ cuts short Ireland press conferenceIsraeli reporters’ ‘verbal attack’ cuts short Ireland press conferenceAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 28Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in Nations League match overshadowed by political controversyIreland easily beat Israel in a Nations League fixture that 24 hours earlier appeared in doubt. One Irish player pulled out of the match to express his opposition to Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 28Ireland beats Israel 3-0 wearing black armbands to support GazaIreland scored a 3-0 victory over Israel in a politically-charged UEFA Nations League match played in Hungary.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 27Ireland, Israel players snub pre-match handshake amid Gaza war tensionsIreland beat Israel 3-0 in a Nations League clash on Sunday amid an eerie and sombre atmosphere that saw the Irish players wear black armbands over the war in Gaza. The post Ireland, Israel players snub pre-match handshake amid Gaza war tensions appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 27Ireland players bowed their heads during the Israeli anthem, wore black armbands, and scored a landslide victory in the Nations LeagueIt was the gesture after a week full of tension and doubts surrounding the match in Hungary. The substitute goalkeeper for the Irish left the concentration when a vote within the squad decided to play. Follow minute by minute.Clarín
POLITICSSep 26"Killing innocent people is wrong": the forceful statement from the Ireland goalkeeper who refused to play against IsraelGavin Bazunu fue el único jugador del plantel irlandés que abandonó la concentración, en desacuerdo con disputar los partidos de la Nations League.Su mensaje a los israelíes y a la comunidad judía.Clarín
POLITICSSep 26Nations League: an Ireland footballer left the training camp after a tense meeting in which not playing against Israel was evaluatedLos jugadores finalmente votaron a favor de disputar el encuentro que se disputará este domingo en Hungría, en medio de la presión para avanzar en el boicot contra el gobierno de Netanyahu por sus acciones en Gaza.Clarín
POLITICSSep 26‘You can’t win’: Ireland’s football team to play Israel despite player protest“Nobody is comfortable playing this game,” Ireland’s coach declares after a tense locker-room vote to proceed with Sunday’s Nations League match against Israel.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 26Uncertainty over Ireland vs Israel Nations League game after training and news conference delayedThe Republic of Ireland's men's football news conference and a scheduled training session ahead of their controversial Nations League match against Israel have both been delayed.Sky News World
POLITICSSep 26Pressure to boycott Israel game grows as Ireland preparations stallIreland are due to play Israel in the Nations League in Hungary on Sunday, but boycott pressure mounts on and off-field.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 26Ireland press conference before Israel games delayed as pressure to boycott growsThe Ireland team’s press conference the day before the first of its Nations League games against Israel has been delayed as pressure to boycott the matches growsheadtopics · united states of america
POLITICSSep 25Ireland prime minister says international community has failed PalestineIreland's prime minister stated that the international community has failed Palestine. This is a significant political statement regarding a long-standing geopolitical issue.aa.com.tr · Turkey
POLITICSSep 19UEFA defends policy after rejecting Ireland’s request not to play IsraelUEFA responds after Ireland's football association says its request to avoid future pairings with Israel was ⁠⁠rejected.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 17Ireland boycotts Eurovision for second year over Israel’s inclusionPublic broadcaster says country's participation cannot be justified amid 'appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza'.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 17Ireland to boycott Eurovision 2027 over GazaIreland will not participate in or broadcast next year's Eurovision Song Contest, public broadcaster RTE said Thursday, citing the "ongoing loss of lives in Gaza".France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 11‘Majority do not welcome him’: Trump heads to Ireland amid fury over GazaProtests set to erupt across Ireland, where President Connolly has long regarded the US as an untrustworthy power.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 5Article : Ireland pushes for sanctions on Israel as the EU divides over PalestineIreland is advocating for sanctions against Israel amidst divisions within the European Union regarding Palestine. This highlights significant international diplomatic tensions and differing policy stances.opednews.com · United States
POLITICSSep 2EU ministers in Ireland tackle Israeli settlement trade and Ukraine defenceEU ministers in Ireland have announced a mission to support Lebanon’s army but remain divided on sanctions on Israel.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 15 Urdu mein Tiranga pehna : Congres Ireland dig at PM Modi Independence Day pocket squareA political party has criticized PM Modi regarding his Independence Day attire, specifically a pocket square, by making a comment in Urdu. This reflects ongoing political discourse and potential cultural sensitivities.hindustantimes.com · India
POLITICSJul 30Qatar welcomes Ireland enactment of law banning import of goods from Israeli settlementsQatar has expressed approval for Ireland's new law prohibiting the import of goods originating from Israeli settlements. This action reflects international political stances on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and trade policies.thepeninsulaqatar.com · Qatar