Former Israel PM on banning of two Israeli Ministers from Ireland

Former Israel PM on banning of two Israeli Ministers from Ireland

Author: Newstalk June 5, 2026 Duration: 8:14

Ireland has banned two Israeli Ministers from entering the country.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed the Israeli Ministers, Ben-Gvir and Smotrich have been banned from travelling into Ireland.

Former Prime Minister of Israel, Ehud Olmert, joins Ciara to discuss.

Image: Reuters


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