Well what the Irish do and what Irish Americans do aren't really connected.

But it goes to show what a bad PR game Israel has played in losing the sympathy and support of many countries worldwide who would otherwise have been a lot more supportive.

The reason they have lost this support is down to their treatment of palestinians in recent years.

When your friend is a bully, you have to tell him and if he won't change, you have to make it clear that he risks losing your friendship.