Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar calls for ceasefire, hostage release, humanitarian aid, and political pathway for Gaza in a Boston speech.

Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has called on the US and Ireland to dedicate themselves to peace in Gaza during a speech in Boston. Varadkar emphasized the importance of international humanitarian law, calling for an immediate ceasefire, the unconditional release of all hostages, and a substantial increase in humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza. He also urged for a meaningful political pathway leading to self-determination for the Palestinian people, and stressed that a ceasefire means hope and breaks free from the cycle of violence.