Taoiseach accuses Israel of deliberately undermining Ireland's stance on Gaza

Micheál Martin: 'It's just absurd that you would label someone antisemitic for being in favour of the principles of the UN'

On the last day of his week-long visit to the US, Taoiseach Micheál Martin addressed Israel's response to Ireland's position on the conflict in the Middle East. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

The Taoiseach has hit out at an "element of deliberate undermining" by Israel on the stance Ireland has taken on Gaza.

Micheál Martin has fully rejected accusations of being antisemitic, which were levelled against him during his trip to Washington this week.