Israel’s national airline illegally transported munitions over Ireland

For the past year EL Al – Israel’s national airline – has been illegally transporting Lockheed Martin’s Israel-bound munitions through Irish sovereign airspace.

Israel told ‘through various channels’ about ceann comhairle’s role in Occupied Territories Bill

Israel's Ministry of Justice said it was told “through various channels” that Ireland’s Fianna Fáil ceann comhairle would have a “decisive role” in the potential passage of the Occupied Territories Bill. 

Donohoe had secret call with Israeli finance minister to say government would ‘block’ Occupied Territories Bill

While finance minister Paschal Donohoe had a secret phone call with his Israeli counterpart to assure him the Irish government would “block” the Occupied Territories Bill.

'The banks will benefit very considerably from these payments': AG's mica advice to government in full

On 16 June, 2021 attorney general Paul Gallagher wrote to housing minister Darragh O’Brien with legal advice on the state's mica scheme.

Israeli government asked airline to prioritise IDF weapon deliveries

A freight company told an airline illegally transporting munitions through Irish airspace that the Israeli government had requested it to prioritise weapons being delivered to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

Munitions for Russian allies transported through Irish airspace

Weapons for Russian allies have flown through Irish sovereign airspace for the past 16 months.

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.