'Ashamed to call myself Irish': Thomas Hand on Ireland's recognition of Palestine
Hand said his native Ireland had been instrumental in the release of his daughter. But he voiced strong criticism of the Irish government's recognition of a Palestinian state.
Thomas Hand, the father of Irish-Israeli Emily Hand, 8, who was announced dead following the October 7 attack on Israel by Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, then later confirmed as one of the hostages held in the Gaza Strip, speaks to Reuters, November 10, 2023. (photo credit: REUTERS/AMIR COHEN)ByREUTERS, MAARIVUpdated:
