Israel-Ireland Aid Gaza Controversy: President Accuses Netanyahu of Misleading Him
- Higgins claims Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog misled him about the delivery of Irish food aid to Gaza.
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* Alleged Misleading by Herzog: Irish president Michael D. Higgins claims Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog misled him about the delivery of Irish food aid to Gaza. Herzog reportedly told Higgins the aid would be delivered within a day, but it is currently stuck in Amman, Jordan.
* Higgins’ Account: Higgins says he discussed the two consignments of Irish food with Herzog at the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV. He expressed frustration that “words mean nothing” as the aid hasn’t reached its destination.
* Israeli Response: According to Higgins, Herzog suggested the Irish embassy contact israeli officials to facilitate the aid’s entry into Gaza.
* Higgins’ Criticism: Higgins believes Israel, and countries supplying it with weapons, should be excluded from the United Nations.
* Herzog’s Background: Yitzhak Herzog is the grandson of a former chief rabbi to Ireland and the son of a former Israeli president.