#Ireland / Israeli protestors walkout from a Holocaust Memorial speech in Dublin
Protests erupted at a Holocaust Memorial Day event in Dublin when Irish President Michael D. Higgins mentioned the #Gaza conflict in his speech, calling for a ceasefire. An Israeli woman was forcibly removed, and other attendees walked out or turned their backs in protest, citing concerns about #antisemitism and disagreement with Higgins' remarks on Gaza.
What did Higgins say that was so offensive? To be fair I’m not sure. This occurred after some Jewish community representatives had requested Higgins not to speak due to his critical views on Israeli actions in Gaza.
In his speech he expressed his hope that both Israeli families bereaved by the October 7th events and those affected by the violence in Gaza, including those killed in "the rubble of Gaza" and those awaiting the release of hostages, would welcome a "long-overdue ceasefire".
Is it truly outrageous for President Higgins to use Holocaust Memorial Day to remind us of the face of evil? And why do Israeli and Jewish organizations seem less disturbed by #Musk's "Sieg Heil" than by Higgins' plea for humanity?
Approximately 500 people attended the ceremony and most stayed until the end.
https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/01/26/protesters-walk-out-of-higgins-speech-at-holocaust-memorial-day-event/
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