Republic of Ireland & Hamas
21 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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Republic of Ireland: Republic of Ireland>>> is directly affected by the detention of its citizens, including Margaret Connolly>>>, by Israel>>>. The Irish government is monitoring the situation and providing consular assistance, and there are calls for it to enact the Occupied Territories Bill.
Hamas: Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, was cited by Israel as the reason for the blockade, with Israel calling the flotilla a 'PR stunt at the service of Hamas'. Hamas condemned Israel's interception as piracy.
May 18, 2026 · 347 articles
International
Republic of Ireland: Republic of Ireland passed the legislation, positioning itself as a leading EU critic of Israeli settlement policy. The move may affect its diplomatic relations with Israel and the US.
Hamas: Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel is referenced as context for Republic of Ireland's critical stance, but the entity is not directly involved in this legislation.
Jul 07, 2026 · 10 articles
International
Republic of Ireland: Irish activists were among those detained, and Margaret Connolly criticized the Irish government for not imposing sanctions on Israel.
Hamas: Israel dismissed the flotilla's action as a 'PR stunt' serving Hamas, and Gideon Sa ar referred to participants as 'anti-Israel extremists at the service of Hamas'.
May 11, 2026 · 183 articles
International
Republic of Ireland: Republic of Ireland condemned the plan and called for a robust EU response, adding to the European opposition.
Hamas: Hamas is involved in the broader conflict, with Israeli strikes in Gaza continuing. The settlement plan may escalate tensions.
Aug 19, 2026 · 84 articles
International
Republic of Ireland: Republic of Ireland is among EU nations calling for forceful action on Israeli settlements.
Hamas: Hamas's disarmament is cited as a condition for proper recovery; the group remains in control of parts of Gaza despite the ceasefire.
Jul 13, 2026 · 43 articles
International
Republic of Ireland: Republic of Ireland, through its broadcaster RTE, has released a statement similar to AVROTROS, threatening to withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates.
Hamas: Hamas's attack on Israeli citizens on October 7, 2023, sparked the war in Gaza, which is the primary reason for the calls to boycott Israel in Eurovision.
Sep 12, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Republic of Ireland: Republic of Ireland passed legislation banning settlement imports on July 15, shortly before Belgium's decision.
Hamas: Hamas welcomed Belgium's ban, viewing it as a step toward isolating Israel and supporting Palestinian rights.
Jul 18, 2026 · 13 articles
International
Republic of Ireland: The Republic of Ireland has taken a firm stance against the actions of Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich by banning their entry and advocating for broader EU sanctions, reinforcing its pro-Palestinian position.
Hamas: Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel is cited as the context for Israel's bombardment of Gaza, which in turn fuels the international criticism and actions taken by countries like the Republic of Ireland against Israeli officials.
Jun 05, 2026 · 26 articles
International
Republic of Ireland: Republic of Ireland is mentioned as one of the other countries that have recently banned Israeli ministers, indicating a broader international trend of sanctions.
Hamas: Hamas's October 7, 2023, invasion and massacre were cited by Israel and the US as reasons to describe the decision to recognize a Palestinian state as a 'reward for terrorism'.
Jun 06, 2026 · 64 articles
International
Republic of Ireland: Republic of Ireland condemned Israel's interdiction of an activist flotilla attempting to challenge the naval blockade on Gaza.
Hamas: Hamas is involved in the conflict with Israel and is participating in ceasefire talks mediated by Egypt, impacting the overall humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
May 20, 2026 · 20 articles
International
Republic of Ireland: Republic of Ireland was the subject of a newer survey on Holocaust views, revealing that half of adults did not know the Nazis murdered 6 million Jews.
Hamas: Hamas's October 7, 2023, massacre was cited as a reason for the decline in Holocaust memorialization in UK schools.
May 28, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Republic of Ireland: Republic of Ireland is one of the countries that joined the ICJ case; the event does not directly affect Republic of Ireland.
Hamas: Hamas is the target of Israel's military campaign that led to the ICJ case; the event does not directly affect Hamas.
Jul 17, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Republic of Ireland: Republic of Ireland has announced its withdrawal from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel's involvement.
Dec 11, 2025 · 10 articles
International
Republic of Ireland: Republic of Ireland had already recognized Palestine in May, contributing to the European diplomatic shift.
Sep 22, 2025 · 6 articles
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