Left-winger Catherine Connolly, who called Hamas 'part of fabric' of Gaza, elected Irish president
Connolly, 68, an independent candidate backed by the entire left-dominated opposition, has previously stated that Hamas is "part of the fabric of the Palestinian people.
President-elect Catherine Connolly walks as she arrives at Dublin Castle, on the day of the announcement of the results of the Irish presidential election in Dublin, Ireland, October 25, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/CLODAGH KILCOYNE)ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFFUpdated:
