@thatdgp: “Ireland could be the country that shifts Israel’s course—and Washington knows it. Ireland has been one of the EU’s most vocal supporters of a genuine two-state solution. If Dublin persuades other EU members to follow its lead—by recognizing a Palestinian state or linking trade to human-rights standards—it could spark a domino effect across Europe. The EU is Israel’s biggest trading partner, responsible for roughly one-third of Israel’s total trade, so a united European stance would create serious economic pressure. That’s why the U.S. is engaging so closely with Ireland: frequent high-level visits, public reminders about the importance of the U.S.–Ireland economic relationship, and quiet diplomatic conversations meant to temper Ireland’s position. No open threats, but a clear signal—Washington wants to prevent a chain reaction that could force Israel back to the negotiating table.”#ireland #israel #europe #geopolitics
