Alan Shatter: Palestine 'cult' endangers future of Irish Jews
Welcome to The Times of Israel's Lazar Focus. Each Friday, join host diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe. It was a stormy week politically…
Assessment
Alan Shatter, a former Irish minister, argues that a pro-Palestine 'cult' has captured Ireland's political and media discourse, creating a hostile environment for Irish Jews. The claim is striking because it comes from a senior Jewish political figure who served at the highest levels of government. The immediate context is a week where a soccer match against Israel, not terrorism or cost of living, dominated Irish headlines. Watch whether Shatter's framing gains traction in Irish political debate or is dismissed as alarmist.