Irish activists and officials have united in a vocal stance against the situation in Gaza, expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people and calling for an immediate ceasefire. A significant moment came when Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, during a St. Patrick's Day reception at the White House, made an impassioned plea for the cessation of bombings in Gaza, a statement that reportedly moved President Biden to tears. This series of events highlights Ireland's strong opposition to what has been described by activists as the American-backed Israeli actions in Gaza, with references to 'Genocide Joe Biden' and calls for 'lasting justice for Palestine, inné, inniu, agus go deo'. Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald also emphasized Ireland's willingness to talk to anyone in efforts to halt the violence. Additionally, public displays of support, including a mural and continuous protests in Limerick for 23 weeks, underscore the widespread Irish rejection of the current US stance on Israel, rallying under the banners of #FreePalestine and #GazaGenocide.
Irish leader urges ‘bombs to stop’ in Gaza in St. Patrick’s Day speech that moves Biden to tears https://t.co/BQYJdl2LfU
Palestinians “need the bombs to stop,” Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says as he makes an impassioned plea for a #ceasefire in #Gaza, speaking during a St Patrick’s Day reception at the White House. https://t.co/OUT0G0ab1j
A mural spotted in Ireland affirms Ireland's rejection of the American-backed Israeli genocide in Gaza. https://t.co/ZiAiH708pb
Dear Americans, particularly Irish Americans, If you’re not calling for an immediate & permanent ceasefire in Gaza, and real & lasting justice for Palestine, kindly keep our people out of your mouths today. Ireland stands with Palestine, inné, inniu, agus go deo. 🇮🇪 🤝 🇵🇸 https://t.co/BlzGI8MYWh
'We need a ceasefire. I will talk to anybody, anywhere, in a bid to stop that.' Our senior Ireland correspondent @skydavidblevins spoke to Sinn Féin president @MaryLouMcDonald on the US position on the situation in the Middle East. #TrevorPhillips https://t.co/fhIHlpTGAF https://t.co/rgPZFiK1QL
#Limerick 23 weeks out in solidarity with the Palestinian people w @ipsc48. We reject apartheid Israel's genocide, we reject the US government enabling it. No Irish politician should meet Genocide Joe Biden, ever. We stand with Palestine, always. 🇵🇸 #FreePalestine #GazaGenocide https://t.co/RZZHltMOZT
Irish activists send a message to Biden on Gaza and Palestine. https://t.co/zCXhyLvA0t