Irish Republican Party to Skip White House St. Patrick’s Day Events

Sinn Fein will boycott St Patrick’s Day events at the White House for the second year due to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank, as stated by party president Mary Lou McDonald. She emphasized the dire situation and the need to uphold international law. Northern Ireland’s First Minister, Michelle O’Neill, also announced her absence, citing ongoing Israeli military attacks and human rights abuses. Both leaders affirmed the importance of the Ireland-US relationship, despite their decision to withdraw from the festivities.

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