New war of words after Soc Dems drop Israeli candidate from election line-up as she issues ‘muddy the waters’ accusation [Video]

RELIGION or nationality had nothing to do with why the Social Democrats dropped an Israeli woman who was due to run for the party in the local elections, deputy leader Cian O’Callaghan has claimed.

However, the axed candidate has hit back at the party and claimed the Soc Dems “no longer walk the path to peace” when it comes to the conflict in the Middle East.

Last week, the Irish Sun revealed how Orli Degani was ditched by the party following a disagreement over the party’s position on Palestine.

Ms Degani, who is Jewish, said she was concerned at the local actions and statements of the party and the impact they might have on the local Jewish …