This is a very good and warmly welcomed article. My position on this board is well known, with having a Jewish father and a Catholic Irish mother. But even after my father's death when I was only fourteen, my mother continued to be an avid supporter of Israel. She had a framed photo of Moshe Dyan on her bedroom wall and was in the front row at 'Fiddler on the Roof' when Topol announced he was off to fight in the Six day War. My mother visited Israel several times and I followed in her path too, in fact becoming a Reuters war correspondent in the final years of the Lebanese civil war.
Being pro-Israel was in fact quite widespread for my mother's generation. A small nation of people who had suffered a lifetime of persecution, surrounded by various hostile Arab nations and also with the British as an enemy pre-1947, the plight of Israeli Jews and the Irish was almost identical.
It wasn't until the rise of Arafat and him identifying with the IRA that a rise in pro-Palestinianism was seen in Ireland. Many Irish have swallowed this false 'victim card' playing, and that sadly remains the case today.
John, I’m of the same half and half heritage and for my life, cannot wrap my head around this. I could more understand not caring one way or another , which is the sad truth about most of humanity. This is worse.
As an American Jew , I’ve been to Ireland more times then I can count. I would not set foot in the country today nor would a spend a penny on their products or exports
Incredible piece, the bravery, the terror. As an Irish/Jewish American I have had a hard time identifying with my Irish roots due to Ireland's conduct.
"That it is vital to stand up to the crowd for what you believe in, even if it means facing significant opposition." Best statement in this article. To my Jewish friends here remember one thing, those who started Israel from Ben-Gurion on down and fought for its survival from the '40's to the '60's weren't shrinking violets and WERE the "mighty men" mentioned in the Old Testament. For Jews in general take that history to heart and BE proud.
The extent to which anti-semitism has become prevalent is truly unbelievable. As a dyed in the wool soccer fan my team has always been Glasgow Celtic, an organization with strong Irish roots and connections. It angers me when I see a section of the team’s supporters waving giant Palestinian flags. This seems to be tolerated by the Celtic organization. In fact one of their better players who happened to be Jewish was forced to leave the club and I don’t blame him. We as Christians and other non- Jewish individuals must speak out. The old saying is so true, “For evil to succeed it only requires good people to say nothing”.
Your integrity, honesty, and courage should serve as a model for others. Those who oppose you have abandoned ethical principles and critical thinking. May God bless you in your endeavors.
Thank you Jamie for your very clear awareness of the situation in your home country. I also applaud your courage to speak up, something sorely lacking today in people of all ages. I hope Ireland and its leaders, who won't be leaders in the future, (their Muslim "friends" will see to that) will enjoy the caliphate they helped to create. Very sad that a beautiful country like Ireland can be turned into Sharia Law. Keep speaking out and encourage those you know to do the same. You be a reminder to them of the moral emptiness they have and the fear of looking inside themselves and their evil ways.
Thank you for your truth telling, moral clarity and courage 💪🩵
This is a very good and warmly welcomed article. My position on this board is well known, with having a Jewish father and a Catholic Irish mother. But even after my father's death when I was only fourteen, my mother continued to be an avid supporter of Israel. She had a framed photo of Moshe Dyan on her bedroom wall and was in the front row at 'Fiddler on the Roof' when Topol announced he was off to fight in the Six day War. My mother visited Israel several times and I followed in her path too, in fact becoming a Reuters war correspondent in the final years of the Lebanese civil war.
Being pro-Israel was in fact quite widespread for my mother's generation. A small nation of people who had suffered a lifetime of persecution, surrounded by various hostile Arab nations and also with the British as an enemy pre-1947, the plight of Israeli Jews and the Irish was almost identical.
It wasn't until the rise of Arafat and him identifying with the IRA that a rise in pro-Palestinianism was seen in Ireland. Many Irish have swallowed this false 'victim card' playing, and that sadly remains the case today.
John, I’m of the same half and half heritage and for my life, cannot wrap my head around this. I could more understand not caring one way or another , which is the sad truth about most of humanity. This is worse.
Gail, could you explain your comment? I'm not sure I got your meaning.
Sure, Nunya, which one?
After a good night's sleep I read it again and got your meaning this time.
‘For Ireland, it represents a moral failing of historic proportions.’
This is why I feel such a sense of alienation from the country I have lived in for over 60 years.
Am Yisrael Chai🇮🇱
From a proud Irish Zionist
You are a hero for recognizing the truth and being unafraid to speak out for it.
🎯
This is so sad. I can’t believe the world has come to this. Thanking for standing up for what is right.❤️
Thank you for your courage and moral clarity.
I am further saddened by seeing American Jews still willing to travel to and spend their dollars in Ireland for vacations.
As an American Jew , I’ve been to Ireland more times then I can count. I would not set foot in the country today nor would a spend a penny on their products or exports
Good
This is Canada too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Incredible piece, the bravery, the terror. As an Irish/Jewish American I have had a hard time identifying with my Irish roots due to Ireland's conduct.
This is a world wide Muslim religious war....Ireland has been invaded and captured by Muslims
Do you leave Ireland or do you fight to take it back
Same with the UK.
Ireland has a long history of anti semitism that predates the Muslim influence.
They refused to take in Jewish children escaping the Holocaust during WW2 dooming them to certain death.
We’ve known about Ireland’s deep Jew hatred for a long time. How do we make them pay for it?
Perhaps karma will come to Ireland with all of the muslim migrants they've allowed in.
As I noted above, Ireland is the one country in Europe where it is not because of Muslims.
"That it is vital to stand up to the crowd for what you believe in, even if it means facing significant opposition." Best statement in this article. To my Jewish friends here remember one thing, those who started Israel from Ben-Gurion on down and fought for its survival from the '40's to the '60's weren't shrinking violets and WERE the "mighty men" mentioned in the Old Testament. For Jews in general take that history to heart and BE proud.
The extent to which anti-semitism has become prevalent is truly unbelievable. As a dyed in the wool soccer fan my team has always been Glasgow Celtic, an organization with strong Irish roots and connections. It angers me when I see a section of the team’s supporters waving giant Palestinian flags. This seems to be tolerated by the Celtic organization. In fact one of their better players who happened to be Jewish was forced to leave the club and I don’t blame him. We as Christians and other non- Jewish individuals must speak out. The old saying is so true, “For evil to succeed it only requires good people to say nothing”.
Yes for Israel to succeed Irish woukd say nothing
Be very careful Jamie, please stay safe. Am Yisrael Chai🇮🇱
Brave chap. Bravo!
Your integrity, honesty, and courage should serve as a model for others. Those who oppose you have abandoned ethical principles and critical thinking. May God bless you in your endeavors.
This kid is a hero.
Thank you Jamie for your very clear awareness of the situation in your home country. I also applaud your courage to speak up, something sorely lacking today in people of all ages. I hope Ireland and its leaders, who won't be leaders in the future, (their Muslim "friends" will see to that) will enjoy the caliphate they helped to create. Very sad that a beautiful country like Ireland can be turned into Sharia Law. Keep speaking out and encourage those you know to do the same. You be a reminder to them of the moral emptiness they have and the fear of looking inside themselves and their evil ways.