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The Irish and Arab communities have a long and deep sense of affinity, from solidarity with the Palestinian cause to joint experiences of occupation and colonialism. Ireland was the first EU member to endorse a Palestinian state in 1980, and just last year, Ireland’s parliament also condemn Israel’s de-facto annexation of Palestinian territories after a unanimous vote – another first in the pan-European body. This St. Patrick’s Day The New Arab is celebrating Irish culture with five Irish-Arab celebrities. Malik Polo Hailing from South-East London, the Irish-Egyptian rapper and producer Malik …