Taoiseach takes cautious approach when asked about US arming of Israel [Video]

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The Taoiseach has said the US should ask “what more can we do” after President Joe Biden reiterated his commitment to a ceasefire deal in the Middle East this afternoon at the UN.

Biden’s comments came as Israeli bombing of Lebanon killed over 500 people including 50 children in just 48 hours.

The Taoiseach was asked this afternoon whether US arming of Israel was the “elephant in the room” in relation to the escalating crisis in the Middle East, as the death toll in Gaza nears 41,500.

Harris was speaking to media on the grounds of the United Nations headquarters shortly after Joe Biden had just delivered what will be his final address to the UN General Assembly. 

In his speech, Biden called for a diplomatic solution as Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, warning against a “full-scale war”.

Since 7 October last year, the US has supplied Israel with …