Irish politician Clare Daly has condemned US President Joe Biden as a “butcher” over his stance on the Israel-Hamas war. Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the White House calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to US support for Israel. Daly, a Member of the European Parliament, has been vocal in criticizing the EU’s complicity in the conflict and has now taken aim at Biden.
The demonstration outside the White House has prompted increased security measures, including anti-scale fencing, as advocacy groups continue to gather at the landmark. Biden, who is currently in France for an official visit, has faced backlash from activists across the US, with protests ranging from marches in DC to campus encampments.
The US Secret Service has implemented additional safety measures in anticipation of large crowds gathering in DC. Last month, Daly praised pro-Palestinian students at Trinity College in Dublin for their protest encampment, likening their actions to the Vietnam protests of the 1970s.
The ongoing Israeli invasion of Gaza has yet to reach a peace agreement, with thousands dead and widespread destruction. Daly’s condemnation of Biden reflects growing international pressure to end the violence and hold those responsible to account. Stay updated on this developing story for the latest updates.
