‘Irish hatred for Israel is embodied by Gerry Adams’ claims journalist

I think the only one to gain from such an article is Gerry himself. Whilst many of his supporters adhere to the boycott of Isreali goods on moral grounds, himself and Martin prefer the new found statesman approach of setting up trade delegations with the very same Isreal. Regardless of what they continue to dish out to the Palistinian people. Lets not forget both Adams and Mc Guinness shaking hands with the Isreali Ambassador to Ireland in Stornmont whilst groups like Ogra Sinn Fein were at the gates protesting at the same ambassadors presence.

I am a descendent of the Cearbhall clan. I also am a descendent of the tribe of Yoseph (Joseph), and all of Erin as well. So who are the Irish to hate there own descendents.

Many attitudes and ideas about Jerusalem and the "holy land" are irrational and as such are dangerous to all.

I again wish to challenge some assumptions. Israel clearly existed prior to 20th century and there was always a presence of Jews in the land, sometimes majority and sometimes minority. Arab Palestine did not exist prior to 20th Century. There was only Southern Syrian Province of Ottoman Empire, prior to British mandate. “Palestine” was word used only by Western Countries. Daniel Pipes wrote “1920; the Year the Arabs Discovered Palestine.” PLO Exec. Committee member Zahir Muhsein stated in Dutch TROUW (1977) “…the creation of a Palestinian state…is only a means for continuing our struggle against the state of Israel for our Arab unity. In reality today there is no difference between Jordanians, Palestinians, Syrians and Lebanese.” Israel is only flashpoint in Islam’s war against the rest of the world, which it designates “the House of War [harb], as opposed to the House of Islam [Submission, Peace].

There are fascists in the six counties but they're influenced by British Nazi imagery that revel in the fanaticism of "mad dog, pensioner beating" Adair and all those boot boy glories that have become pin up poster boys for fascist groups throughout Europe. Whilst La Pen registered a whopping 17.9 per cent of the vote at the French election and Golden Dawn are beating up immigrants and becoming cosy, sofa adorning television personalities in Greece some ignorant American hack is busy making laughable comparisons with fascism to the only country in Europe without a sizeable far-right contingent. All the while making that same puerile analogy that equates any stance against the politcial establishment in Israel as on a par with the worst excesses of anti-semitism. Sorry, but anti-Jewish setiment is alot more rife and prevalent in Britain and other European countries. Sorry to burst your bubble but some would describe the victory of Hamas as a signal of what happens when instead of negotiating you inflict misery and relentless suffering on innocent people. Israel are the bullies in this conflict. And not all Jewish people are synonymous with their Government's actions. Irish politicians are criticised all the time without me calling them "anti-Irish" bigots.

Thankfully someone has the guts to tell the truth. Led and prodded by Sinn fein the Irish sheep are following the anti-Semitic path. I've seen and heard the seething animosity displayed toward Israel and individual Jews. The Irish pray the Palestinians and other Middle-east Arab countries wipe Israel off the map. Currently there are less than 2,000 Jews in Ireland and their numbers are shrinking, while the Muslims can boast of 50,000 and rapidly growing. Ireland's infantile culture is showing its ugly head when they appease and embrace Islamic terrorists but rebuff Israel an idyllic island surrounded by a sea of killer sharks.

Bit of a guilt trip by a journalist who emanates from a country that were allies of the people who came up with the final solution and who rounded people up to be shipped off to the death camps. Ireland recognises the grief inflicted upon the Jewish people but at the same time it also recognises that does not give the Israeli state the right to persecute the Palestinian people.

oops and the americans!!

What a load of rubbish! Israel should live up to the standards set by the UN - as long as it does not, I boycott israeli goods. As Israel continues to remind the world of the genocide imparted on the jewish people it should respect the religious and political freedom of others! That does not make me an anti semite!! The hypocrisy of israel is only slightly less than that of the british!!

@PATRICK COUNIHAN....couldn't you come up with a story of your own?.... and if not the best you could choose was an idiot like Giulio Metti ??? I am not sure which of you is the bigger fool !!

If memory serves me right were not Italians part of the Axis with Hitler loyal to Mussolini. Was not the italian vatican accused of planning and the secret force behind the holocaust and inquistion.

Clown-nothing more to add.... Waster....

I. suppose just about "Anyone", with some inherent Fear of Political Autonomy and Aegis,( The I.R.A. ? ), ( Hezbollah ? ), ( The PKK ? ), would have some reservations concerning Gerry Adams, Ideological inclinations ? Even Edna Kenny :):):)

I resent the generalisation by this seriously uninformed idiot.the number of people on this island who would not pee on Adams if he was on fire would be surprising.If you must persist in reproducing this kind of second rate journalism ,might I suggest you affiliate yourselves with the onion as opposed to passing yourself off as a serious news service.I have been, I am still pro Israeli.It would be pointless to explain why because your editorial philosophy is hardly up to the discussion.Irish central....Just for your own information,is seen as a source of amusement over here in Ireland.Your stories represent the odd and the amusing side of the American view of Ireland and the world in general.Have a nice day,Oh! and if you bump in to the person from Time who stuck that retard Kenny on the front of the magazine.Take note The general consensus of opinion reflected in so many polls you would not believe is,Kenny is a two faced backstabbing ,gutless ,ass licking turncoat ,who would and does say anything to hang on to power here in Ireland.He is the lapdog who is driving the Irish economy into the ground to satisfy the europhiles and the banks..This may read like a rant but it is not anything of the kind.If you are really interested come over and conduct your own survey.Adams?? he is a national joke.

What a pompous little waster with his drive-by, scatter shot and poorly articulated charges. We should resist these inciting trolls wherever they pop up.