Ireland

Councilors said accusations of antisemitism over the decision to change the park's name were "unacceptable," with many blaming Israel for the situation.

The saga over the park in Dublin is not a trivial matter. It is about the right of Jews to be fully themselves in the societies they helped build.

Prime Minister Micheal Martin and Foreign Minister Simon Harris joined Israeli officials in denouncing the plans to rename the park earlier on Sunday.

Assuta Ashdod to dedicate campus garden to Israel’s sixth president after Dublin committee moves on Herzog Park; announced Sunday, in Ashdod.

While the council has yet to choose a new name, pro-Palestinian activists in Ireland are campaigning to see the name changed to ‘Free Palestine Park.’

Fouéré, known for roles in "The Crown", "Derry Girls", and "Fantastic Beasts", became the second entertainment figure from Ireland to reject the honor this week after filmmaker Margo Harkin.

During Connolly's campaign she even told BBC News that Hamas was "part of the fabric of Palestinian people" legitimately elected to lead Gaza.

"The disappearance of my work from bookshops would mark a truly extreme incursion by the state into the realm of artistic expression," she said in the statement.

The privilege of representing Israel on the international stage, especially during such a challenging period, is a great responsibility and a source of pride. We are fighting for our country.

Three days of supping, music, and fun and games await the Molly Bloom’s crowd.