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Jews removed from Irish Holocaust memorial event for protesting president’s remarks on Gaza
A Holocaust memorial ceremony in Dublin was disrupted after Jewish attendees were forced to leave for protesting Irish President Michael Higgins’ remarks about Gaza. In his speech, Higgins commemorated the Holocaust and lamented Hamas’ Oct.
Irish president accused of ‘anti-Semitic lies’ in Holocaust memorial speech
Ireland’s president has been branded “despicable” and accused of spewing “anti-Semitic lies” after he used a Holocaust memorial speech to highlight the plight of Gazans.
Irish President's Holocaust Speech Sparks Jewish Anger
Jewish groups on Monday accused Ireland's President Michael Higgins of politicising the Israel-Hamas war during a Holocaust remembrance speech, with the country's chief rabbi calling his remarks "deeply disheartening".
In Holocaust Day speech, Irish president decries ‘horrific loss of life’ in Gaza, sparks protest
Jewish community had asked Higgins not to politicize event; protesters turn their backs on Irish president, at least one person forcibly removed from event
Irish president’s Holocaust memorial speech reignites antisemitism row
Security staff forcibly removed a woman who objected to the president's remarks, while others who turned their backs on Higgins were asked to leave.
Irish President appears to draw line between Holocaust and Gaza, Sa'ar fires back
Irish President Michael Higgins takes advantage of International Holocaust Remembrance Day speech to criticize Israel. Foreign Minister GIdeon Sa'ar: What a despicable person. What a distorted policy.
Irish Jews cry foul over ‘antisemitic’ president’s planned Holocaust memorial speech
Michael Higgins accused of downplaying and fanning anti-Jewish sentiment, making him an 'inappropriate' choice for January 26 commemoration, Jewish leader says
Jewish council 'disappointed' commemoration concerns not heeded
The Israeli Ambassador to Ireland, Dana Erlich has claimed President Michael D Higgins 'politicised' yesterday's Holocaust Memorial Day Commemoration in Dublin.
Simon Harris defends Michael D Higgins following protests over Holocaust memorial speech
Some members of the Irish Jewish Community objected to Mr Higgins delivering the keynote address at the event due to his stance on the ongoing situation in the Middle East
Irish president speaks on Israel at Holocaust event, protester dragged out
Sa'ar dubbed the president's comments "despicable," noting, "Irish President Michael Higgins couldn't help himself and resorted to a cheap, despicable provocation."
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Irish Jews 'deeply troubled' by 'offensive portrayals' in school textbooks
One textbook inaccurately describes Judaism as a religion that believes “violence and war are sometimes necessary".
Israeli minister’s fears for safety of Jews in Ireland after Michael Higgins’ speech
Israeli minister’s fears for safety of Jews in Ireland after Michael Higgins’ speech - Exclusive: Israeli deputy foreign ...
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"Never again" - Ireland marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Ireland's Taoiseach is in Poland marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, while the Tánaiste ...
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Is Ireland the most antisemitic country in the West?
Is Ireland the most antisemitic country in the Western world? In an apparent bid to clinch that shameful title, its president ...
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Holocaust Memorial Day: 'It didn’t start with gas chambers. It started with politicians dividing the people, us vs them...’
Recent events make it imperative for us to remember the Holocaust — and to protect democracy so we can truly say 'never again ...
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New Irish government walking back anti-Israel trade policy as Trump takes office
Dublin is continuing genocide suit against Israel, but plans to stop bill banning trade with Israelis in West Bank and adopt ...