 Hi friends and subscribers, welcome back to my YouTube channel, this is Daniel Rosal and this channel focuses on life in Jerusalem and Israel. Today's news around the plummeting relations between Israel and Ireland, concerned remarks by Ireland's Prime Minister, Leo Radker. Although Radker might be considered to be one of the less hateful members of the Irish parliament towards Israel, he's still not exactly what you might call a boss and buddy. Drawing upon Ireland's vast experience in fighting modern conflicts against Arab states seeking its destruction, Radker said that Israel's actions in Gaza were no longer mere self-defense but were actually an act of revenge or at least approaching them. The Taoiseach said that while he believed that Israel has the right to defend itself quote, what I'm seeing unfolding at the moment in Gaza isn't just self-defense, it looks something more approaching revenge. And in a statement that's actually a lot more noteworthy, the Irish Prime Minister stated bluntly that Israel doesn't consider Ireland to be either an ally or a close friend. I mean he's kind of talking for us here so I would say that it's a good start but that sworn enemy might actually be a better descriptor for how many Israelis have come to think about Ireland. Also on Thursday Ireland's President accused Israel of conducting collective punishment in Gaza, adding to previous criticisms the day before from Irish Foreign Minister, Miehl Martin. Although like just about every other Irish politician criticizing Israel, he stopped sort of, you know, actually offering any ideas for what Israel could do differently to ensure its survival when faced with an Islamic terrorist entity seeking its destruction. That's today's Ireland-Israel News Roundup and if you want to get more videos from me please consider liking this video and subscribing on YouTube.