Ireland’s cutting criticism of Israeli politics and embrace of the Palestinian-led boycott, divest, and sanction movement aimed at hurting Israel economically grew more pronounced in 2021 after parliament voted to condemn the “de facto annexation” of so-called Palestinian land in Judea and Samaria.
Parliament’s decision, which passed in May with cross-party support, made Ireland the first country in the European Union to officially condemn Israel for an action that it claims violates international law. Israel won the disputed land — often referred to as the West Bank — after the 1967 Six-Day War.
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Marisa Herman ✉
Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.