Trump, Connolly and the role of Hamas: A political storm in Ireland, a diplomatic shift at the UN

A presidential hopeful, a political storm, and the question of who really speaks for Gaza...

Catherine Connolly’s claim that Hamas is part of the “fabric” of Palestinian society has Ireland’s left-wing parties scrambling. But it raises an interesting question, who decides the future of Gaza? Meanwhile at the UN, dozens of world leaders gathered yesterday to embrace a Palestinian state, a landmark diplomatic shift that faces fierce resistance from Israel and its close ally the United States. But Donald Trump made sure MAGA’s support for Israel was loud and clear on a global stage.

Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Tabitha Monahan and Bel Trew

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