总统称反对联合国在加沙工作的“宣传运动”是“可耻的嘲讽”。 President says 'propaganda campaign' against UN work in Gaza a 'scandalous travesty'.
爱尔兰总统迈克尔·D·希金斯谴责针对联合国在加沙危机问题上开展的“宣传活动”，并敦促各国增加对联合国巴勒斯坦难民援助机构（近东救济工程处）的援助资金，此前包括英国在内的多个国家因不当行为指控而暂停提供资金。 Irish President Michael D Higgins condemns "propaganda campaign" against UN over Gaza crisis, urging countries to increase aid funding for UN aid agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) after several countries, including the UK, paused funding due to allegations of misconduct. 爱尔兰承诺额外提供 2000 万欧元支持近东救济工程处。 Ireland pledges an additional €20m in support for UNRWA. 近东救济工程处总专员菲利普·拉扎里尼 (Philippe Lazzarini) 报告称，因受到指控而造成了 4.5 亿美元的损失。 UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini reports a loss of 450 million US dollars in the wake of allegations. 希金斯呼吁停火、释放人质和人道主义援助。 Higgins calls for ceasefire, release of hostages, and release of humanitarian aid.