Fianna Fáil chooses not to invite Israeli ambassador to party ard fheis

Party said in light of the ongoing bombardment of Gaza and the unfolding and escalating humanitarian crisis, Ms Erlich would not be invited, nor would the Russian ambassador to Ireland

The party did invite Dana Erlich to an event last November, a month after the October 7 attacks by Hamas on Israel

Fianna Fáil has not invited the Israeli ambassador to its ard fheis this weekend, the party has said.

The party did invite Dana Erlich to an event last November, a month after the October 7 attacks by Hamas on Israel, a decision which prompted some criticism by both TDs and the public.