Joe Biden targeted by pro-Palestine protesters at Dublin university
Pro-Palestine protesters threw objects at Joe Biden outside a Dublin university. His son received an award at that event.
Joe Biden was hit with objects at a protest outside Trinity College Dublin on Wednesday. The objects included white liquid believed to be milk.
Biden and his wife Jill attended a ceremony. Their son Hunter received a medal from the Hist debating Society.
The medal was for his outstanding contribution to public discourse. Protesters waved Palestinian flags and chanted "blood on your hands."
Irish police arrested three men over the incident. One was charged and will appear in court.
Ireland has long supported Palestinian causes. Activists have compared Gaza to Ireland's struggle against British rule.
The Bidens also met with Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin during their visit.
- Trinity College Dublin
- Location
- 3 men, 1 charged
- Arrests made
- Hist debating Society Gold Medal
- Award
- Bob Geldof, Julian Assange
- Previous recipients
Why it mattersThe protest shows how deeply Gaza divides public opinion. It has reached even a former US president's family visit. The visit was to a close ally.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, but demonstrates how the Gaza conflict is fuelling protests and political tension in allied democracies worldwide.
