President Connolly denounces Middle East violence as a breach of international law, urging global action and UN support.

President Catherine Connolly condemned recent Middle East violence as deliberate assaults on international law and the UN Charter, calling it a breach of the global peace framework established over 80 years. Speaking on International Women’s Day, she urged clear language to describe the conflict, emphasizing Ireland’s moral responsibility rooted in its history of peacekeeping, disarmament, and conflict resolution. She referenced Ireland’s Constitution and called for global support of the UN, warning against normalizing war or using distorted language to justify violence. Her remarks drew broad political support, with leaders urging action on civilian casualties and diplomatic reconsideration of ties to involved nations.