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Sinn Féin’s White House boycott is ‘manoeuvre’ for O’Neill’s Irish presidency bid, DUP says

Michelle ONeill announced she will not attend the St Patrick's Day event at the White House due to President Donald Trump's comments about Palestinians, stating she cannot ignore their suffering.
Sinn Féin party leader Mary Lou McDonald also remarked she cannot visit Washington amidst threats of mass expulsion of Palestinians.
ONeill emphasized the decision reflects a responsibility to address injustice, saying, "I stood firmly on the side of humanity."
Ongoing violence in Gaza has resulted in significant casualties, with at least 48,319 Palestinians reported dead since Israel's military operations began on October 7, 2023.

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Irish Times

Sinn Féin’s White House boycott is ‘manoeuvre’ for O’Neill’s Irish presidency bid, DUP says

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The Siasat Daily

Northern Ireland's first minister to boycott White House event over Gaza

Northern Ireland’s First Minister, Michelle O’Neill, has announced she will not attend the annual St Patrick’s Day event at the White House next month as a protest against President Donald Trump’s stance on Gaza Strip. O’Neill shared her decision on X, saying that she could not ignore the suffering of the Palestinian people and the recent comments by Trump regarding their forced displacement. Also ReadIsraeli forces kill two Palestinian children…

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