Ireland's Taoiseach used his address to the United Nations General Assembly to say the world will be shamed once the full reality of what has happened in Gaza becomes known, according to The Journal.
Speaking at the assembly, the Irish leader said the "true horrors" of Gaza have yet to be fully revealed, The Journal reports. He also directed criticism at Israel's prime minister during the speech, according to NorthernSound.
The remarks came as Ireland used its presence around the General Assembly to highlight its diplomatic role, the Irish Examiner reported, describing the occasion as a chance for the country to demonstrate its soft power on the margins of the event.
Reaction inside Ireland was swift. The Irish Times reported that Irish citizens are already expressing shame over Israel's actions and over what critics describe as international inaction, suggesting the Taoiseach's warning resonated with a domestic audience that has pressed for a stronger response.
The address adds Ireland to a group of states using the UN platform to press for greater accountability over the war in Gaza. The Journal's account places the Taoiseach's comments among the more pointed interventions at this year's assembly, where the humanitarian situation in Gaza has again drawn sustained attention from member states.
The Irish government has not indicated what practical steps, if any, will follow the speech. What to watch next: whether Dublin converts the rhetoric into concrete diplomatic measures, and how other delegations respond during the remainder of the General Assembly session.
