Ireland
Grapevine, July 10, 2026: Mixed Irish feelings
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Ireland's parliament passes bill banning imports from Israeli settlements
Eurovision chief rules out future votes on Israel's participation despite ongoing country boycotts
Tommy Robinson says UK police detained him at Heathrow under terrorism law
Ireland's hamfisted boycott bill is political theater at its worst - opinion
The Irish government is engaged in a symbolic and farcical legislative process to ban the import of goods from Israeli settlements.
Anti-immigration riots erupt in Belfast after police arrest Sudanese stabbing suspect
One resident of the area told BBC News that "Masked men were bashing down doors," while the Belfast Telegraph reported that Molotov cocktails had been thrown at police officers.
Hardline right-wing MKs Ben-Gvir, Smotrich banned from travel to Ireland - report
Reports cited Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin, who told reporters that he had heard from Ireland's Justice Ministry that Ben-Gvir and Smotrich had been banned.
Irish bill to curb trade with Israeli settlements due in 'coming weeks', minister says
Ireland has been drafting the proposed legislation for the last year and has faced pressure from opposition politicians to include a ban on services as well as goods.
Writer of sitcom airing instead of Eurovision in Ireland calls boycott ‘disgraceful antisemitism'
“I did not give my permission for Father Ted to be used as a prop in an antisemitic political gesture. I object to it in the strongest possible terms,” Linehan writes.
Anti-Iranian regime activists hold global protests denouncing months-long internet outage
Activists also held banners praising Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, including calling him "King of Iran," according to footage taken at the scenes.
Northern Irish police charge man in connection with March police station attack
The unnamed person has been charged with attempted murder, attempting to cause an explosion, hijacking, and possession of explosives with intent to endanger life or damage property.
Irish footballers, celebrities urge boycott of Israel match over Gaza war
An open letter sent to the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) from campaign group Irish Sport for Palestine accuses Israel of engaging in "genocide" in the war in Gaza.
JD Salinger asked publishers to remove references to his Jewish heritage, letters reveal
"Second-rate reviewers would probably find the information just provocative enough to use and misuse over and over again," wrote Salinger. "So, please, let’s be careful.”
Northern Irish police arrest man over suspected New IRA car bombing
The New IRA, which is recognized by the US as a terrorist organization, planted a bomb outside of a police station in Belfast last week.