Antisemitism Exposed

Ireland’s elites have found their new religion: Hating Israel

A UEFA Nations League match against Israel exposed the depth of anti-Israel animus gripping Dublin's cultural elite

By Brendan O’Neill Fox News

Published September 30, 2026 8:17am EDT

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For proof that antisemitism destroys everything it touches, look no further than the Republic of Ireland.

Once a famously friendly country, wishing "A hundred thousand welcomes" to every visitor, Ireland now seethes with Israelophobia.

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The extent of Ireland’s fear and loathing of the Jewish state was apparent in its soccer clash against Israel on Sunday.

The two teams met as part of the UEFA Nations League. From the minute the fixture was announced, Ireland was gripped by rage. "Why would we want to play against those genocidal lunatics?" asked Dublin’s keffiyeh-adorned chattering class.

A Maoist fury descended on the Emerald Isle. A campaign was launched – "Stop The Game" – to try to save "our boys" from the shame of sharing a pitch with Israelis.

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