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President Higgins' Gaza Comments Spark Outrage at Memorial

1/27/2025

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At a Holocaust Memorial Day event in Dublin, President Michael D Higgins sparked protests when he referenced Gaza, leading to some attendees walking out and others being escorted away by security. He passionately urged for an end to hate speech and called for humanitarian aid and a ceasefire, poignantly marking the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation.

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At a Holocaust Memorial Day event in Dublin, President Michael D Higgins sparked protests when he referenced Gaza, leading to some attendees walking out and others being escorted away by security. He passionately urged for an end to hate speech and called for humanitarian aid and a ceasefire, poignantly marking the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation.