The article discusses the cancellation of a meeting between the Jewish community and the Taoiseach, amidst rising tensions over antisemitism. Ambassador Yechiel Leiter stated that leaders who cancel meetings concerning antisemitism are showing commendable leadership. He pointedly criticized the Irish Prime Minister, accusing him of being antisemitic for commenting on Israeli leaders, particularly in light of ongoing conflicts and international legal issues surrounding Israel. The Taoiseach defended his stance, advocating for UN principles in the Middle East, rejecting accusations of antisemitism, and maintaining that he has supported Israel against Hamas and advocated for hostages' release.
It would show leadership. The battle for antisemitism starts with shunning antisemites.
You can't fight antisemitism if [you claim] the No.1 Jew in the world is a war criminal.
It's just absurd that you would label someone antisemitic for being in favour of the principles of the UN in respect of their application to the Middle East.
There's a consistency of approach in the Irish position, and to label it as antisemitic is wrong, false, and a deliberate distortion of the truth.
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