Irish government faces claims of ‘double standards’ on Israel and Russia
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Opposition motions calling for a range of sanctions against Israel were voted down in the Dail parliament on Wednesday.

Opposition motions calling for a range of economic and diplomatic sanctions, including the expulsion of Israel’s ambassador in Dublin Dana Erlich, were defeated in the Dail on Wednesday evening.

Proposals for Ireland to refer Israel to the International Criminal Court (ICC) were also voted down.

While the Government did not expel Russia’s ambassador after the invasion of Ukraine, it did back EU sanctions against Vladimir Putin’s regime and also referred its actions to the ICC.

  • CJOtheReal@ani.socialEnglish
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    11 months ago

    But the one that started this war was Hamas… Not Israel…

    The mental gymnastics you have to do to be pro “Palestine” is astounding.

    • gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      11 months ago

      The fact that you say this with such certainty makes me completely confident that you can’t even do a mental push-up, which in this case would be basic, foundational research.