Tue, December 17, 2024

Irish president: Israel's antisemitism charge is 'gross defamation and slander'

The article discusses the controversy surrounding comments made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who accused Ireland, Spain, and Norway of supporting terrorism due to their recognition of Palestine as a state. Irish President Michael D. Higgins responded by calling Netanyahu's remarks a "gross defamation and slander," particularly highlighting the inappropriate use of the term "antisemitism" in this context. Higgins emphasized that recognizing Palestine is an act of peace and justice, not an endorsement of terrorism. He also criticized Netanyahu for conflating criticism of Israel's policies with antisemitism, which he believes undermines the fight against genuine antisemitism. This exchange has escalated tensions between Ireland and Israel, reflecting broader international debates on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/irish-president-israel-s-antisemitism-charge-is-gross-defamation-and-slander/ar-AA1w1xGi ]