The Taoiseach has said the European Union needs to “do more” in terms of Israel.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Ireland has taken a strong stance in respect of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, including recognising the state of Palestine.
Two Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, have also been banned from travelling to Ireland.
There is also a motion to be debated in the Dáil which proposes a boycott of a football match against Israel.
“We’ve recognised their state (Palestine), and I believe the European Union needs to do more and the United States needs to keep the pressure on Israel as well,” he told media in Cork on Saturday evening.
“I don’t think we should always reduce the issue to just one particular game, or a particular event. Football has been on the up in more recent times. I would hate to see the team lose out in terms of future qualification prospects. Fifa has responsibilities here as...
