President Higgins is 'deeply, deeply' disappointed with Biden's stance on Israel

President Higgins claimed he 'can't understand' President Biden's actions and has a 'deep sadness' in relation to the stance taken, especially given his deep links to and understanding of Ireland. Picture: Dan Linehan

President Michael D Higgins has said he is "deeply, deeply" disappointed by US President Joe Biden's stance on Israel.

President Higgins claimed he "can't understand" President Biden's actions and has a "deep sadness" in relation to the stance taken, especially given his deep links to and understanding of Ireland, a country whose people were suppressed and had to fight for recognition.