Ireland's PM rejects antisemitism concerns amid controversy over soccer match boycott of Israel

Ireland's Prime Minister Micheál Martin rejected claims that criticism of Israel has crossed into antisemitism amid rising tensions over a boycotting game between Ireland and Israel. The controversy stems from an Irish soccer team's decision to support the boycott, drawing comparisons to the country's stance on Northern Ireland. Martin emphasized that the issue was about politics, not people, in response to concerns about potential antisemitic undertones. The dispute has sparked heated debates in Ireland over free speech and cultural sensitivity.