Northern Ireland leaders call for 'critical approach' from US to Israel-Hamas war ceasefire

Northern Ireland’s First Minister has urged the US to bring the same critical approach to pursuing a ceasefire in the Middle East that it once brought to Northern Ireland.
Michelle O’Neill and her power-sharing partner, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, are on a trade mission to Washington, where they will meet President Biden at events marking St Patrick’s Day.
The pair spoke to Sky's David Blevins in their first joint interview since assuming office six weeks ago.
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[@frankstewart9607]

Good to see two leaders from different backgrounds working together for NI community

[@Robert-xy4xi]

Sleeply Joe will do nothing in regards to Gaza!

[@SirSX3]

🧲

[@wor53lg50]

He'd be a Hypocrite if he did wouldn't he, he's just leveled their allies airport... SMH...

[@jackbaxter1795]

How about our leaders focus on the issues facing Northern Ireland!!!

[@aengusryan5948]

Irish leaders have always gone to Washington for St Patricks day.

[@JohnCox-ut3cv]

Ireland has the prospect of a great future, the more so when it is finally divorced from the colonial settler elements of its past.

[@JohnCox-ut3cv]

@whiskeywarlord9425 That is what the brits did. They would have done better to be out of nato.

[@witchamacallit]

Ireland was never a colony it was an integral part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and had political representation in the Westminster Parliament, in fact Dublin was described as the Second City of the Empire@@JohnCox-ut3cv

[@1chish]

@@JohnCox-ut3cv 'colonial settler elements'? Ireland was never a colony or part of the British Empire. In fact it was part of the the English kingdom from the 11th Century long before the English / British colonised anywhere. As for the Republic it has been independent since 1921and as for the people in NI they chose to be part of the United Kingdom and still do.

[@multymedia5320]

We're happy with our First minister Michelle O’Neill and her power-sharing partner, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly. They are working well together for both and all our communities.

[@TG-ts3xn]

WTF. Worry about our own country!!! Ffs

[@Ishtar38]

And don't forget the Housing crisis

[@paulsweeney1224]

LOL we are never happy, we complain when they don't work together and then we complain when they do work together, politics and weather we're never happy. LOL

[@sheenayoung6141]

Maybe they should be focused on the problems that N Ireland is facing, not some conflict 3000 miles away

[@LeMerch]

The journalist literally asked them…

[@1chish]

they are focussed on NI's problems, its why they are in the USA, which is how they replied to the interviewers question. They never raised the question he did.

[@sheenayoung6141]

@@1chish So they travel to America to solve N Ireland's problems, yes that makes perfect sense, I'm sure that the taxpayers will be glad to hear that, and I'm sure that their trip will be great for the environment.

[@Ishtar38]

The Housing crisis should be prioritised

[@AbdiazizzAbbulahi]

History will remember them as it did on the turkish leader during Ireland's hunger and starvation caused by the British

[@LeMerch]

It’s strange seeing this new face of NI, but it seems far removed from the dark days of the past so I think it’s a good thing. They are well spoken, and it seems at least for now, they are genuinely willing to try work together for the better.. and that can only be a good thing given where the place has been for decades.

[@aengusryan5948]

Absolutely. Northern Ireland has come a long way from the likes of Paisley screaming into a microphone. This is far more palatable to the world and far better all round. Decency, respect and democracy will go a long way.

[@Chop2016]

One day the British wil leave the North..their is no northern Ireland its under British occupation..free Ireland

[@Chop2016]

​@@aengusryan5948paisley started sectarian civil disorder & murder

[@aengusryan5948]

@@Chop2016 he didn't start it, but he was certainly excellent at stiring it up.

[@Eringobragh2024]

Boomer take

[@Ludicanti]

We need a place to talk.

[@wor53lg50]

What we see here is a microcosm of all whats wrong in the west today..

[@j2174]

Where did he get the figure that "a third of the US population claims Irish descent"....onl about 10-11% of the US population has Irish descent. There's more Irish as a percentage in Australia or Canada. About 30% of Australians have at least partial Irish ancestry.

[@vannjunkin8041]

He's probably counting the Ulster Scots as well into that number

[@JonJon-en8sz]

The 2 women are concerned about Gaza. Meanwhile Sinn Fein are taking in unvetted migrants at population replacement levels. The D hotel in Drogheda has 500 immigrants. We now need another D hotel every 2 weeks such is the invasion of migrants. 1000 in a field in Naas. 950 in tents in Stradbally. ( electric Picnic site )

[@JAS563ify]

FF, FG and Sinn Fein are the enemies of the indigenous Irish people

[@gallowglass2630]

Sinn fein is not in power in the republic and won't be either

[@murraymicha]

Inaccurate headline, not reflecting the actual content of the video that follows. Hence, in the comments below can be seen the react ion to the headline - because so many don't read beyond it. Sad. The only other point to be made is over reliance on Foreign Direct Investment comes with a price: with both political (in the broader global picture unfolding ) and economic (developmental ) consequences. Ireland, both states, separately and jointly should pay more attention to what is happening in the EU, from where is capital is flowing in the opposite direction at an accelerating rate (ie in the core EU economy: Germany).

[@mjw12345]

That's lovely! Especially Emma because it's far rougher for her with so much opposition and threats from her 'side'. Huge appreciation, respect for her from this Irish person.

[@telboy2966]

Misleading headline, the Deputy Leader isn't critical of Israel.

[@LauraC-ek4wd]

So pleased for our wee country that Michelle and Emma are showing such focus and determination to work together to bring prosperity and success to NI, nothing can be achieved without compromise, respect and a shared and fair future.

[@orlandos8323]

Wow, it's refreshing to see these two ladies and hear their positive approach! Why can't we find more politicians like them in Western countries?

[@Ludicanti]

Ok

[@Ludicanti]

Deal.

[@joprocter4573]

Investment south west come on michele omagh capital of tyrone is becoming a barren town.locate money to all border counties

[@jg1way]

NI Leaders? An oxymoron no doubt! huge joke

[@1chish]

Well I missed the punch line then. Why is it a 'joke'?

[@Ludicanti]

Ellengance, loyalty, allegiance.

[@NoWindNoSunNoPower]

That’s hilarious.

[@neilcolley25]

two good ladys

[@Ludicanti]

Insist to create bpnds.

[@pattysmyth3210]

O neill is one nasty hypocrite

[@juskahusk2247]

Northern Ireland. Where the Cold War got really, really hot.

[@brianbeag]

I liked Michelle’s comment that it wasn’t for her to engage in American politics. She should remember the same when it comes to Israel and the Palestinians where views are very biased and undoubtedly influenced by the fact that the PLO supplied arms to the IRA (allegedly)!

[@robertomeara3469]

Sure the Brits supplied most of world and alot worse with weapons??

[@vannjunkin8041]

I think she was referring to the US using the same diplomacy they used in the Northern Ireland agreement to use it in the Middle East

[@vannjunkin8041]

But did she seem adamantly one-sided for the Palestinians yes

[@kazor1367]

No surrender

[@ULYSSES-31]

Irish Sea Border forever

[@truckerfromreno]

@@ULYSSES-31 EU won't be around much longer.

[@MrCarhoo]

😂😂 oh boi

[@bett1e]

Fab ❤

[@liamanderson1960]

Green suits Michelle

[@wor53lg50]

Absolutely just like her streak when it comes to her own kin, kind, country and culture...

[@highvolumepls]

Well it's st Paddy's day give her a break

[@philomenamckinley8287]

Ure trying to destroy it as well

[@mariamoments478]

Green white and orange 🍊 face😂

[@smythharris2635]

How did the referenda go for Wokefein?

[@anglodoomer5995]

Women working together!

[@wayneabel5421]

What the hell is a glorified councilor doing talking about internatinal militry campains stricty the reserve of westminister ......and sky making them look like they are uk goverment

[@TomMcNeil-wo9ji]

A party that bombed and murdered it's way into government has some nerve talking about anything.

[@janbrown9195]

Mind your own business about other countries and fix your own countries problems, let’s face it Ireland has always been at war in some way or another. Imo

[@Carolinel673]

Only with the Anglo Saxons . The Anglo Saxons have been at war with numerous countries & invaded many lands . The Anglo Saxons should mind their OWN BUSINESS & STAY OUT OF OTHER PEOPLES COUNTRIES.

[@user-bf6hd6hu1m]

Gorgeous looking women............

[@ClarenceBoddicker87]

Is Michelle oriental?

[@wor53lg50]

Mongolian i think... Would Explain her Mark-sists leanings...

[@user-ub5zu5yh9e]

FREEDOM FOR PALESTINE 🇵🇸 GAZA Bethlehem JERUSALEM ALL OVER THE WEST BANK God Bless the SUFFERING PEOPLE of Palestine 🇵🇸 🙏

[@1chish]

US politicians could learn some very big lessons from these two excellent ladies. Two people from very different backgrounds and opposing politics have set aside differences to make things better for their country.

[@Tyronepowerful]

Wise up !!!

[@SirSX3]

After 2 years of refusing to cooperate after the election leading to NI having NO Executive, and giving direct rule to their overlords

[@1chish]

@@Tyronepowerful because I hope for something in the US because of how these two ladies are working together doesn't mean I am not sensible enough to realise its an impossible hope.

[@aengusryan5948]

I agree. They are being respectful to each others cultures, they are acting professionally and in line with democratic processes. That can only work out well. There are many in the unionist community who cannot stand to see unionists up there with a nationalist first minister and the fact that she is in Washington on St Patricks weekend (a trip traditionally taken by Irish leaders) seems to stick in the throat of many from the unionist minority. Personally, I just see two women getting on well and doing an excellent job.

[@kevindornan1795]

Apart from the fact they have been sitting on they're arses doing fu#k all for the last few years because they don't like each other . Oh while being paid of course

[@marcsarzi4636]

Very welcome indeed. Well done and said by these ladies. Can we now also please ask everyone in Northern Ireland to take down Israel flags? I think it is a question of decency here.

[@paulmills3030]

"War ,what is it good for ? absolutely nothing" R.I.P Edwin Starr..

[@Lala-kc2fw]

But the UK flag stay up? Ha😅

[@marcsarzi4636]

@@Lala-kc2fw I don't mind. At least that's an internal matter, not a choice for who to cheer in a football match...

[@goldeneagle99]

Eejats! Ireland for ya!

[@truckerfromreno]

Who do these two think they are? ha ha

[@MrCarhoo]

Free Palestine

[@mariamoments478]

FREE NORTHERN IRELAND

[@MrCarhoo]

@@mariamoments478 from the EU, The Irish government and the British government.

[@Hotmail.ie3pph]

❤

[@charliebridges3584]

Two complete wastes of space. The carpet is quite similar to the one in 'The Shining'.

[@lawrencerozario6095]

What about Muslim migration Wil it continue in Ireland