About 40% of visa applications from Palestinian nationals have been rejected by Ireland since October 2023. Earlier this year, Dibis was preparing for the Lajee Cultural Tour to Ireland in July 2025. She was one of 40 Palestinian youth who were to perform music and the traditional Palestinian dabkeh dance in Dublin, Galway and Cork. Earlier this year, Worod Al Dibis was preparing for a Lajee Cultural Tour to Ireland in July 2025 as a part of a group of 40 Palestinian youth who would be performing music and the traditional Palestinian dabkeh dance. The Irish Examiner asked Mr Alazza whether he thought members of the group may apply for international protection in Ireland.

Source: Irish Examiner December 26, 2025 01:02 UTC