Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar and President Joe Biden addressed the Gaza situation during St. Patrick's Day celebrations at the White House. Varadkar urged for a ceasefire and more aid to Gaza, drawing parallels between Irish and Palestinian histories. Some criticized Biden's stance on Gaza, accusing him of supporting a 'genocide.' The Irish leader emphasized Ireland's solidarity with the Palestinian people, prompting emotional responses and calls for action.
Irish PM Leo Varadkar expressed support for the Palestinians in President Biden's presence during a St Patrick's Day celebration at the White House. https://t.co/PFGZEAN9Zk
On Saint Patrick’s Day at the White House, the Irish taoiseach Leo Varadkar talks to President Biden about the American approach to the Israeli’s war in Gaza, as Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald explains the Irish kinship with the Palestinians. https://t.co/g9dslIpTHm
Boom! 💥🔥 “There would be no famine or genocide in Gaza if Butcher Biden restrained Israel. His support has been conscious and unconditional. Irish Americans should know: the people of Ireland stand against Genocide Joe.” I love Ireland 🇮🇪☘️ 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸 https://t.co/oIYqFV2rHP
Irish PM explains to Biden why Ireland will always stand with the Palestinian people https://t.co/iaUDmjtJFB
🇺🇸🇮🇪🇵🇸 Ireland's PM Leo Varadkar lectures Biden to his face about the war crimes in Gaza he’s facilitating https://t.co/20tpR0ELgE
Extraordinary video of the Irish PM lecturing Biden to his face - Biden who loves reminding people he's Irish! - on why "the Irish people are deeply troubled about [Gaza]" and why "the Irish have such empathy for the Palestinian people". https://t.co/Q71BvEcaNO The Irish PM…
“We See Our History in Their Eyes” Irish Leader Calls for Gaza Ceasefire at White House https://t.co/DZXuYm1q1A
When the leader of Ireland appeared alongside President Joe Biden on St. Patrick’s Day, he spent about half of his speech advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza. But before he made his case, he explained why the issue hit so close to home. https://t.co/FsfUoZuqZh
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar compared the history of the Irish people with that of the Palestinians while calling for a ceasefire in Gaza—as well as for more humanitarian aid to be sent there—during the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration. https://t.co/DZJUfiBVw1
Biden, whose ancestors fled a famine in my country, now stands by as his man made famine looms over Gaza. It'd not enogh to provide the weapons, political coverage, and cash to the Zionisits, To kill maim and massacre tens of thousands. Now, they must be starved. Pure Evil. https://t.co/x43MlX5KiQ
We had a wonderful #StPatricksDay2024 at the @WhiteHouse - excellent speeches by @POTUS and @LeoVaradkar and a great call out for @IrishRugby champions by @POTUS. @HelenDHartnett @kaitlancollins @IrelandEmbUSA https://t.co/R6iFX4fyuv
“Joe Biden, you can’t hide! You support a genocide!” Thank you, Ireland 🇮🇪🇵🇸 https://t.co/vOnWvLmqkh
Biden and Irish leader ‘stand proudly against tyranny’ in honoring St. Patrick’s Day at White House https://t.co/Tv5XdzWQd5
Irish leader urges "bombs to stop" in Gaza in St. Patrick’s Day speech that moves Biden to tears https://t.co/Mh1ESHQa45 https://t.co/k8nLyoW3pp