Israeli diplomats are said to regard Ireland as the most anti-Israel country in Europe. But is the reputation well-deserved?

Were ties between Dublin and Jerusalem (or should we say: Tel Aviv) always this sour? And how have Israel and Ireland managed to maintain a relatively fruitful commercial relationship in light of the fact that they don’t see eye to eye on politics?

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== Timestamps ==
Intro - 00:00
Simon Coveney frustrated by Ireland - Israel ties - 00:41
When world governments recognized Israel - 02:50
Did Vatican ties affect Ireland's recognition of Israel? - 03:50
"Why The Irish Support Palestine" by Rory Mill - 04:50

== Articles mentioned: ==
https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/arid-20457456.html
https://foreignpolicy.com/2010/06/23/why-the-irish-support-palestine-2/
== Videos mentioned:==
Why Did Australia Recognize Jerusalem As Israel's Capital - And Then Change Its Mind? (Explainer)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJiazOqLtQA&ab_channel=DanielRosehill