Protests in Dublin and Belfast urge Joe Biden to support Gaza ceasefire

Amnesty International Ireland activists demonstrate outside the US Embassy in Dublin urging President Joe Biden to call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Picture: PA

Protests have been held in Dublin and Belfast urging US President Joe Biden to demand a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East.

The Amnesty International demonstrations took place to coincide with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s meeting with Mr Biden at the White House as part of the traditional St Patrick’s Day visit.