During his final speech as Ireland's president at Bord Bia Bloom 2025, President Higgins fervently addressed the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, urging immediate international action. Expressing disappointment at the inaction of nine nations regarding a ceasefire, he highlighted the staggering displacement of 81% of Gaza's population. He condemned the labeling of critics of Israel's policies as antisemitic, which he viewed as a slander against advocates for human rights in Ireland. Higgins also criticized the UN Security Council's ineffectiveness and called for the General Assembly to enact special measures for peace if the Security Council fails to act.
There are nine countries still holding back on even a ceasefire. What is happening in Gaza at the moment? Well the nation's 81pc of people have been displaced.
If the Security Council doesn't act, the General Assembly can have special measures for peace. It can have a special session and it can over-ride the Security Council.
What is happening in Gaza at the moment? The nation's 81pc of people have been displaced, put into temporary accommodation that is being bombed.
That is a disgrace and a slander. And it has been a slander against Ireland, against individuals, including myself, people who have worked all their lives in relation to human rights.
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