The shared history of colonialism in Ireland and Palestine

There is a deep connection between the experiences of Irish colonialism and the ongoing struggles in Palestine. Both regions have been subjected to similar tactics of dehumanization, collective punishment, and state-sponsored violence. The parallels can be seen in the language used to portray the Irish and Palestinian people as barbarous or animal-like, the militarized forces employed to suppress resistance, and the exploitation of natural resources in the colonized lands. Irish people have a long history of empathy and solidarity with the Palestinian cause, given their own experiences of colonization and resistance.