For the U.S., it’s a torn between two lovers scenario. Israel and Ireland both have long histories of mutual affection with America and have large American diaspora communities that are political powerhouses. Both countries have an economic stake in the outcome: Israel does not want the boycott language some Irish have embraced to become contagious. Ireland is also Israel’s second-largest trading partner, buying $3.89 billion in Israeli goods in 2023. The U.S. bought $103.76 billion in goods from Ireland in 2024. Several lawmakers in Congress, Democrats and Republicans, have warned that Ireland could face economic sanctions should it push ahead...
Monitoring Antisemitism Intel
