Pro-Palestinian Protesters Confront Former President Biden in Dublin
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Former U.S. President Joe Biden faced pro-Palestinian protesters in Dublin, Ireland, who called him "Genocide Joe" and threw objects, including milk, at him. The demonstrators accused Biden of complicity in genocide due to his support for Israel's actions in Gaza. Police arrested two protesters during the incident outside Trinity College, where Biden was attending an award ceremony for his son, Hunter Biden. The former president's visit was unexpected, and he is also reportedly scaling back public appearances due to his battle with prostate cancer.
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- Former President Joe Biden was confronted by pro-Palestinian protesters in Dublin, Ireland.
- Protesters chanted "Genocide Joe" and threw objects, including milk, at Biden.
- Demonstrators accused Biden of complicity in genocide over his support for Israel's war in Gaza.
- Police arrested two protesters during the incident outside Trinity College.
- Biden was in Ireland to attend an award ceremony for his son, Hunter Biden.
- The former president is also reportedly reducing his public schedule due to prostate cancer.
Former U.S. President Joe Biden was met with boos and accusations of complicity in alleged genocide during his departure from a ceremony in Dublin, Ireland, on Tuesday. Biden, who made a surprise visit to the country to attend a ceremony where his son Hunter Biden received an award, encountered dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators. The protesters chanted "Shame on you" and "Genocide Joe" at him. Police arrested at least two individuals after deploying pepper spray and physically blocking them from approaching Biden. Some protesters attempted to rush towards him, throwing objects including a carton of milk, which spilled on the floor outside Trinity College.
Biden had arrived at the Historical Society of Trinity College to witness his son Hunter receive a gold medal for "outstanding contribution to public discourse." The award recognized Hunter Biden's work and statements on American politics, media, addiction, and recovery. The article notes Hunter Biden's history of drug and alcohol addiction, which has previously required his father's intervention, including pardons for tax evasion before 2021.
Biden and his wife, Jill, attended the event unannounced. Attendees applauded upon seeing the former president. During the ceremony, Hunter Biden became emotional discussing his addiction. Afterward, security escorted the former president to his car. Protesters, waving Palestinian flags and some wearing keffiyehs, gathered about 20 meters away, shouting insults and throwing objects. One protester was heard on video saying, "We are not partners to genocide. Joe Biden is not allowed on campus. As a distinctly pro-Palestinian campus, it is shameful that this man was invited here. We denounce his presence here."
The article contextualizes Biden's stance, recalling his visit to Israel after the October 7th attacks, his strong support for the Israeli government, and his warnings against regional actors. Despite growing criticism within his administration regarding the conduct of the war in Gaza and Lebanon, he publicly supported Israel's right to self-defense and continued to provide aid, albeit with some limitations. Pro-Palestinian groups accuse him of aiding genocide for not forcing Israel to cease hostilities.
The event was secured by Irish police, who intervened as protesters chanted "Blood on your hands" and "Shame on you." The article also mentions Biden's reduced public schedule due to aggressive prostate cancer, which he revealed in May 2025 and has since spread to his bones.
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