Political leaders in Northern Ireland are responding strongly to US President Trump's remarks on Gaza, emphasizing humanitarian concerns. Sinn Féin leaders, including O'Neill and McDonald, criticized his calls for the expulsion of Palestinians, declaring them a violation of international law and a threat to regional stability. The SDLP's Claire Hanna reaffirmed her party's decision to skip the White House celebrations for the second consecutive year, citing moral grounds. This decision has sparked contention, with DUP members labeling it a 'petulant stunt.' The discourse surrounding these decisions reveals deep divisions on the issues affecting the Palestinian people.
When power-sharing is functioning, it is custom for the first and deputy first ministers to make the trip to Washington DC... However, political leaders have expressed serious concerns over US President Trump's comments regarding Gaza.
O'Neill stressed that Trump's comments on 'forced expulsion of the Palestinian people of Gaza cannot be ignored,' illustrating the gravity of the situation and the commitment to humanitarian principles.
Claire Hanna from the SDLP said she could not 'in good conscience' attend the White House due to the president's stance on Gaza, highlighting moral conflicts in political engagements.
McDonald mentioned that she listened in 'horror' at calls for 'mass expulsion of the Palestinian people,' marking a clear condemnation of Trump's approach and the potential consequences for international law.
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