In an online address, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald expressed her deep concern over the U.S. President's calls for the mass expulsion of Palestinians. She condemned these actions as a violation of international law and a destabilizing force in the Middle East, emphasizing the necessity for a ceasefire and a negotiated two-state solution. McDonald announced she would not attend the St. Patrick's Day event at the White House to protest against the administration's stance, underscoring the historic ties between Ireland and the U.S. while stressing the need for principled opposition to wrong actions.
Like many Irish people, I have listened in horror at the calls from the President of the United States for the mass expulsion of the Palestinian people from their homes and the permanent seizure of their lands.
Such an approach is a fundamental breach of international law, is deeply destabilising in the Middle East, and is a dangerous departure from the UN position and peace and security for both Palestinians and Israelis.
I've thought deeply about this in recent days but I have made the decision to not attend the event in the White House on St Patrick's Day as a principled stance against the calls for mass expulsion of the Palestinian people.
The only route to peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians was a permanent ceasefire followed by a negotiated settlement for a just and sustainable two-state solution.
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