231. Why Are So Many Irish People Pro-Palestine? | Zoe Lawlor

Why has Ireland become one of the world's strongest supporters of Palestine?In this episode, Zoe Lawlor, Chairperson of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC), discusses why so many Irish people identify with the Palestinian cause, Ireland's policy of military neutrality, accusations of antisemitism, Zionism, the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, and whether peace between Israelis and Palestinians remains possible.The Ireland Podcast has no political or religious agenda. Its purpose is to provide a platform for respectful, long-form conversations that help listeners better understand different perspectives on Ireland and the issues that shape it.Topics include:• Why Ireland has become one of Palestine's strongest international supporters• The origins and aims of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign• Israel, Gaza and the humanitarian crisis• Hamas and the attacks of 7 October 2023• Zionism and anti-Zionism• Antisemitism and anti-racism• Ireland's policy of military neutrality• The BDS movement• The prospects for a two-state solution• Whether lasting peace is still achievableThe Ireland Podcast is a long-form interview series exploring Ireland through conversations with politicians, academics, journalists, artists and public figures. Guests are invited to explain their own views in depth, with the aim of recording the island's stories, ideas and debates.Relevant Linkshttps://www.ipsc.ie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.