Weapons of war went through Ireland on way from Israel to the US

Shannon Airport was used to transport weapons of war from Israel to the United States. Late last year a military engine weighing more than two tonnes went through the county Clare airport.

Ten senators, TDs registered members of Oireachtas Friends of Israel group

Eight senators and two TDs are registered as members of the group Oireachtas Friends of Israel. It comprises six Fianna Fáil members, three Fine Gael members and one independent.

Confirmed: second airline illegally transported munitions through Irish airspace

A second airline has illegally transported munitions between the US and Israel this year.

Second airline transported explosives between Israel and the US through Irish airspace

A second airline this year transported explosives through Irish sovereign airspace between Israel and the US – with this air company shipping the munitions on behalf of the Israeli government. 

Central Bank of Ireland renews agreement to facilitate sale of Israeli 'war bonds'

The Central Bank of Ireland has renewed an agreement to facilitate the sale of Israeli sovereign bonds – which since October 2023 have been marketed as a means to support Israel’s campaign in Gaza. 

Two more flights with Israel-bound weapons transported over Ireland in March

A further two flights with weapons for Israel, separate from the six already reported by The Ditch, flew through Irish airspace this year – including one this March. 

Q&A: A minimum of 56 tonnes of Israel-bound weapons transported through Irish airspace

Since The Ditch first reported on the transport of Israel-bound weapons through Irish airspace, opposition leaders have asked for answers from government, with coalition leaders saying some level of investigation is to be conducted. Here's what we know and how we know it.

US funded weaponry illegally transported to Israel through Irish airspace

Invoices confirm the United States funded almost seven tonnes of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) weaponry illegally transported through Irish airspace.

Comment: The state doesn't acknowledge its role in war

What has the Irish state done?

Israel-bound explosives transported over Ireland since at least October 2023

Israel-bound explosives for IDF contractors and the Israeli police have been transported over Irish sovereign airspace since at least last October and November – on two flights separate to the other four already reported by The Ditch.

Fourth flight transported IDF missile arming devices over Ireland

A fourth Israel-bound cargo flight flew over Irish sovereign airspace this year, carrying 27 arming devices that were, according to shipping records, “to be used in the Arrow 3 missile interceptor for end use by the Israel Ministry of Defence”.

Third flight transported IDF weapons over Ireland

The Ditch can reveal that a third Israel-bound cargo flight flew over Irish sovereign airspace this year – carrying more than 24 tonnes of weapons for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).