Ireland

Irish recognition of Palestinian state widely welcomed as Israel warns it is reward for Hamas

Foreign minister Yisrael Katz describes move, done alongside Norway and Spain, as ‘parade of stupidity’ and warns of ‘dire consequences’

From left: Eamon Ryan, Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tánaiste Micheál Martin, announce Ireland's formal recognition of the state of Palestine, at Government Buildings on Wednesday. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
From left: Eamon Ryan, Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tánaiste Micheál Martin, announce Ireland's formal recognition of the state of Palestine, at Government Buildings on Wednesday. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Pat Leahy
Jack Horgan-Jones
Wed May 22 2024 - 20:26

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Pat Leahy

Pat Leahy

Pat Leahy is Political Editor of The Irish Times
Jack Horgan-Jones

Jack Horgan-Jones

Jack Horgan-Jones is a Political Correspondent with The Irish Times