Recent Israeli legislation around “nationalistically motivated” sex crimes must be seen in the context of Israel’s militarized regime of homonationalism, racialized and sexualized settler colonialism, and pinkwashing.

Given their own history, the Irish understand the implications of Israeli settler colonialism and Palestinians appreciate Irish people’s support. Despite collaboration between Israel and Ireland, Irish universities have been hospitable to pro-Palestinian voices. And an independent Irish senator is planning to introduce a bill seeking to prohibit the import and sale of goods originating in illegal settlements in occupied territories.