Conor McGregor Condemns Pro-Hamas Protests in Ireland
The UFC star called for criminalizing the display of terrorist group flags following demonstrations in his home country.
- Conor McGregor criticized recent protests in Ireland where demonstrators displayed flags of Hamas and Hezbollah, labeling the actions unacceptable.
- The fighter called for legislation to criminalize raising terrorist organization flags on Irish soil, emphasizing the need for stricter measures.
- McGregor has been vocal about his opposition to Hamas and previously criticized Ireland's Prime Minister Leo Varadkar for downplaying terrorist actions.
- The protests occurred as part of wider tensions following the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and ongoing global debates about the Israel-Palestine conflict.
- McGregor's comments also reignited his rivalry with MMA figures like Khabib Nurmagomedov, who praised Ireland's pro-Palestinian stance during a recent Bellator event.