Friction between Israel and Ireland have steadily risen in recent years owing to the latter's position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict . In light of recent developments, this tension has now exacerbated dramatically. 

Ireland’s position that a two-state solution is the only viable path towards peace , is one that is met with growing weariness among Israelis.  Though this is a sentiment shared by other nations in the EU, it is Ireland who have been the most vocal on the subject. 

Ireland declared that Israeli settlements in the Palestinian territories amount to de facto annexation, the first EU country to do so. The Irish government has given its support for a permanent and sustainable ceasefire, the lifting of the blockade on Gaza, and the recognition of the state of Palestine.

Though Ireland’s support for Palestine is evident, Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin has stated that Ireland's criticism of Israeli policy towards Palestine is not evidence of hostility on the part of Irish people, declaring it  "simply incorrect". Nonetheless, many Israeli officials perceive the Irish as an anti-Israel state in Europe. 

Successive Irish governments, led by both Fianna Fail and Fine Gael parties, have supported the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement , which seeks to exert economic and political pressure on Israel to end discrimination and oppression against Palestine. In 2004, the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign submitted a petition to the government signed by 12,000 members of the public and 52 members of parliament, members of the European Parliament, senators, and independent politicians calling for a boycott of Israel.

Should events continue as they are, it is fair to assume that relations between the two countries will not see any improvement in the near future.