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flag Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill skipped the White House’s 2026 St Patrick’s Day event over Gaza, citing human rights and advocating a two-state solution.

flag Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill faced scrutiny in the Stormont Assembly for declining to attend the White House’s 2026 St Patrick’s Day events, citing humanitarian concerns over Gaza and the West Bank and calling for a two-state solution. flag She defended her decision as a moral stance, emphasizing that human rights are consistently raised during engagements with China, including a recent visit by Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald. flag While Sinn Féin and the SDLP boycotted the event, DUP Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly confirmed she would attend, stressing the importance of diplomatic engagement with the U.S. despite disagreements with President Trump. flag The debate highlighted differing views on balancing principle and international relations.

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