A pub in Berlin apologizes: Sorry we broadcast a match of Israel

An Irish pub in Berlin issued an unusual apology for screening the Israel-Ireland football match, declaring support for Palestinians and opposition to Israeli 'genocide'. The pub announced it would boycott the next match and donate the proceeds to aid for Palestinians. The apology was removed from social media.

An Irish pub named The Lir, located in Berlin, published an unusual apology for screening the football match between Israel and Ireland. In a statement posted on the pub's social media and later removed, the pub expressed 'deep regret' for the decision to broadcast the match. The pub owners declared they 'stand with Palestine and oppose the genocide being committed by Israel', using a loaded term. The pub announced it would boycott the next match between the teams, scheduled for October 4, and donate all proceeds and profits from that evening to aid for Palestinians. The apology also included an apology to a staff member who was put in a difficult position. It is noted that the statement was removed from the network for unclear reasons. The article reports on the event while using the term 'genocide' in the context of the pub's statement, and notes the historical context of boycotts against Jews in Berlin.