Irish President Higgins Accuses Israeli Counterpart of Misleading Him on Gaza Aid Delivery
DUBLIN – Irish President Michael D. Higgins has publicly accused his Israeli counterpart, Isaac herzog, of misleading him regarding the delivery of Irish aid into Gaza. the accusation comes amidst escalating international condemnation of Israel‘s actions in the region and growing calls for accountability.
Higgins, who is nearing the end of his presidential term, voiced strong criticism of Israel and its supporters, stating that countries providing armaments too Israel should be excluded from the United Nations. He further asserted that the European Union’s credibility is at stake if it fails to take action against Israel, accusing some member states of remaining silent in the face of a ”man-made famine.”
The President’s remarks were made during his final appearance at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Co Offaly, on Tuesday. He reiterated his stance that criticism of Israel is not inherently anti-Semitic.
Higgins’s comments follow the release of a UN commission of inquiry report concluding that Israel has committed acts of genocide in Gaza, wiht top officials, including Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, allegedly inciting these acts.the commission cited evidence including the scale of killings, aid blockages, forced displacement, and the destruction of infrastructure like a fertility clinic.
“There should be no hesitation any longer in ending trade with people who are inflicting this on our fellow human beings,” Higgins stated.
he also criticized the influence of wealthy individuals on democratic processes, stating, “The idea that the richest people in the world can tell people who they can elect, it should be taken head on.” He emphasized the importance of respectful discourse and treating all individuals as equals.
Mr. Herzog is the grandson of the former chief rabbi to Ireland, Yitzhak HaLevi Herzog, and the son of former Israeli President Chaim Herzog, who served between 1983 and 1993.
The Israeli embassy has been contacted for comment.
