Posted 2/2/2024, 11:00:03 AM
Sinn Féin Faces Calls to Boycott Annual St Patrick's Day White House Visit Over US-Israel Ties
- Sinn Féin faces pressure to boycott annual St Patrick's Day trip to White House due to US support of Israel in Gaza conflict
- Leader Mary Lou McDonald confirmed she would attend this year, while MP Michelle O'Neill said trip will pursue peace
- SDLP leader Colum Eastwood won't attend White House celebrations but will send delegation to meet lawmakers
- 11 Irish government politicians still set to travel to US for events, per Tanáiste Micheál Martin
- Article asks if Sinn Féin should boycott White House visit this St Patrick's Day