{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64e340adddadb00012365278/6acd3c7a7ce338e8cd849b58?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"250. Alan Shatter: Gaza, Antisemitism & Ireland’s Israel Divide | Part 2","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64e340adddadb00012365278/1791834688149-fe8aeb94-2ae2-4e93-86f9-5be8979bff31.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In Part 2 of this extended conversation, former Irish Minister for Justice Alan Shatter continues his discussion with Fender Jackson about Israel, Gaza, antisemitism and Ireland&#39;s relationship with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation explores Shatter&#39;s perspective on the war in Gaza, the distinction between criticism of Israel and antisemitism, and the increasingly polarised debate surrounding Israel and Palestine in Irish public life.</p><p><br></p><p>How should Ireland approach its relationship with Israel? What constitutes legitimate political criticism, and when does it cross into antisemitism? And how do history, identity and political loyalties shape the positions people take?</p><p><br></p><p>Shatter offers his arguments and interpretations in his own words, in a conversation that listeners may find challenging, thought-provoking or deeply contentious.</p><p><br></p><p>The Ireland Podcast is committed to recording a broad range of voices and perspectives across the island. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Ireland Podcast - Recording the island.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Also listen to:</p><p><strong>Part 1 - Episode 247:</strong> Alan Shatter: October 7, Gaza &amp; Israel</p>","author_name":"Fender Jackson"}