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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox

Israeli minister’s fears for safety of Jews in Ireland after Michael Higgins’ speech

Israel’s deputy foreign minister has claimed she fears for the safety of Jews in Ireland after a row over the Dublin’s position on the Middle East conflict escalated over the weekend.

Sharren Haskel, who is being tipped as a possible next Israeli ambassador to the UK, spoke to The Independent in the wake of a row which erupted over Irish president Michael Higgins’ speech at a Holocaust memorial event on Sunday.

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