由于美国支持加沙冲突, 北爱尔兰的SDLP跳过华盛顿的圣帕特里克日。 SDLP in Northern Ireland skips St. Patrick's Day in DC due to US support for Gaza conflict.

北爱尔兰的SDLP将连续第二年不参加在华盛顿特区举行的圣帕特里克日活动, The SDLP in Northern Ireland will not attend St. Patrick's Day events in Washington DC for the second year in a row, due to disagreements with the US stance on Gaza. SDLP领导人Claire Hanna说,他们不能支持美国,而美国支持加沙的轰炸。 SDLP leader Claire Hanna said they cannot endorse the US while it supports Gaza's bombardment. 北爱尔兰第一部长Michelle O'Neill和副第一副部长Emma Little-Pengelly尚未表示他们是否将出席。 Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have not yet stated if they will attend.