Ireland is green with envy against Israel - opinion
Their relations have gone from bad to worse, and in the years since October 7, the Irish have launched a tirade of invective against the State of Israel and its leaders.
Ireland feels envious of Israel, much like their own taxi drivers who enjoy discussing their disdain for certain football teams. The taxi driver, for example, spoke fondly of Oscar Wilde, the Yeats brothers, and Michael Collins, the legendary Irish revolutionary. These heroes represented the roots of the Irish's affection for themselves and their accomplishments.
However, the current state of Irish-Israeli relations has turned sour, with Ireland displaying a deep-seated animosity towards the Jewish state. This animosity is evident in the words of Ireland's politicians and media, who have resorted to using inflammatory terms like "genocide" and "ethnic cleansing" to describe Israel's actions.
The Irish public's support for trade restrictions and Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) against Israel further demonstrates their enmity. In fact, Ireland has become the most antisemitic country in the world, a shame considering its romantic label. A recent example of Ireland's envy is the government's purchase of a jet for its representatives, which lacked landing assistance due to its Israeli origin.
This decision was driven by envy and stupidity, as Ireland relies on foreign hi-tech giants for its economic success.
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