{"id":2107839,"date":"2023-11-25T21:36:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-26T02:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/prime-minister-of-ireland-blasted-over-vile-remark-about-9-year-old-israeli-hostage\/"},"modified":"2023-11-25T21:39:16","modified_gmt":"2023-11-26T02:39:16","slug":"prime-minister-of-ireland-blasted-over-vile-remark-about-9-year-old-israeli-hostage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/prime-minister-of-ireland-blasted-over-vile-remark-about-9-year-old-israeli-hostage\/","title":{"rendered":"Ireland&#8217;s PM criticized for &#8216;vile&#8217; comment on Israeli hostage, sparks outrage"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fprime-minister-of-ireland-blasted-over-vile-remark-about-9-year-old-israeli-hostage%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2107839&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Prime Minister of Ireland Faces Backlash for Controversial \u200dRemarks on \u2064Kidnapped Israeli Girl<\/h2>\n<p>The \u200cPrime Minister of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/ireland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ireland<\/a> sparked outrage\u200b on social media \u200dafter referring to\u2064 a \u200c9-year-old Israeli girl who was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists \u200cas &#8220;lost&#8221; and &#8220;found and returned.&#8221; Prime Minister Leo Varadkar made the comments about Emily Hand, who\u200d was released by terrorists after a deal was brokered by Israel for her safe return.<\/p>\n<p>Emily, who was kidnapped at\u2062 the age of 8 during a sleepover, was believed to have been killed in the terrorist attack\u2064 that claimed the lives of \u20631,200 Israelis. However, she was miraculously found alive and returned to her\u2063 family.<\/p>\n<p>Varadkar&#8217;s statement on social media, &#8220;An innocent \u200bchild who\u2064 was lost has now been found and returned,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/indiana-ag-sues-hospital-system-for-patient-privacy-and-hippa-violations\/\" title=\"Indiana's AG sues hospital system over patient privacy and HIPAA breaches.\">received widespread\u2064 criticism<\/a>. Israeli Government Spokesman Eylon Levy criticized the Prime Minister for downplaying the severity of the \u200ckidnapping, \u2063stating, &#8220;This is \u200bhow you describe a little girl who went missing during a stroll in a forest, then gets discovered by a friendly hiker. Not a girl brutally abducted by death squads that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hard-left-hulk-mark-ruffalo-who-called-america-apartheid-calls-for-sanctions-on-israel\/\" title=\"Hard-Left \u2018Hulk\u2019 Mark Ruffalo, Who Called America \u2018Apartheid,\u2019 Calls For Sanctions On Israel\">brutally massacred<\/a> her neighbors.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>International\u200d Human\u200c Rights attorney Arsen Ostrovsky also condemned Varadkar&#8217;s remarks, emphasizing that Emily is an Irish-Israeli national and calling the statement &#8220;extraordinary tone deaf and \u200bheartless.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Twitter Reacts to Varadkar&#8217;s Comments<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Holy\u200b cow\u2026<\/p>\n<p>The Taoiseach of Ireland (Prime Minister) refers to a 9-year-old girl who was \u200cbrutally kidnapped and\u200d held hostage by Hamas as &#8220;lost&#8221; and\u2062 &#8220;been found and returned.&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9qgsc1ZDVL\">pic.twitter.com\/9qgsc1ZDVL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Yashar Ali \ud83d\udc18\u2063 (@yashar)\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/yashar\/status\/1728562581286408542?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 25,\u200b 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Former Trump administration official Ezra\u2064 Cohen questioned \u2063Varadkar&#8217;s choice of words, asking, &#8220;Since when is brutally kidnapped by a\u200b terrorist group described as &#8216;lost&#8217;?&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Are you ill? Since when is brutally kidnapped by a terrorist group described as &#8220;lost&#8221;?<\/p>\n<p>Why are\u2062 you afraid to tell the truth about what happened to Emily and so many other children? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tGAzwcFyJH\">https:\/\/t.co\/tGAzwcFyJH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ezra A. Cohen (@EzraACohen) \u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EzraACohen\/status\/1728570179808903675?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Middle East security analyst Seth Frantzman criticized Varadkar for\u200c dehumanizing the victim and called his\u2062 remarks &#8220;disgusting&#8221; and &#8220;vile.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Outrage Continues on Twitter<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">She wasn&#8217;t lost, you absolute schmuck. She was kidnapped\u2064 by a terrorist group.<\/p>\n<p>And you did less than nothing to help \u2063her get home. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Oo5O4c1Bxp\">https:\/\/t.co\/Oo5O4c1Bxp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 AG (@AGHamilton29) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AGHamilton29\/status\/1728558156207239327?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 25, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">She wasn&#8217;t &#8220;lost.&#8221; She was kidnapped by terrorists. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yIlOz47T1Q\">https:\/\/t.co\/yIlOz47T1Q<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u200bDean Cain (@RealDeanCain) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RealDeanCain\/status\/1728563215892935153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November \u200c25, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">As a Jew of Irish descent, I am so horrified and disgusted. Lost and found like she went for \u2063a fucking hike in \u2062the woods. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eNbgCCzHpk\">https:\/\/t.co\/eNbgCCzHpk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Bethany S. Mandel (@bethanyshondark) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bethanyshondark\/status\/1728562886241350054?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 25, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Lost, found &#038; returned? She&#8217;s not a pair of sunglasses accidentally left behind&#8230;she was kidnapped \u200cby the Islamist terrorists of Hamas,\u2064 you quisling clown. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tJAzwKpKgT\">https:\/\/t.co\/tJAzwKpKgT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rita Panahi (@RitaPanahi) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RitaPanahi\/status\/1728556551060001024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 25, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;Lost&#8221; and then &#8220;found&#8221;. Like maybe she wandered off at a shopping mall\u200c for a moment.<\/p>\n<p>Trudeau and Varadkar are both pro-Hamas. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LaRT9bk7oV\">https:\/\/t.co\/LaRT9bk7oV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ezra Levant \ud83c\udf41\ud83d\ude9b (@ezralevant)\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ezralevant\/status\/1728568798716854658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Emily Hand \u2062was not &#8220;lost.&#8221; She was abducted by Hamas, a terrorist organization, in \u2062violation of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">international law<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>She is the victim \u200dof a war crime. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qa7ab0FuUo\">https:\/\/t.co\/qa7ab0FuUo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ritchie Torres (@RitchieTorres) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RitchieTorres\/status\/1728574045271281991?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did Twitter users respond to Varadkar&#8217;s remarks on Emily Hand&#8217;s kidnapping?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200cRef=&#8221;https:\/\/twitter.com\/RealDeanCain\/status\/1728606263914182145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&#8221;>November 26, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Twitter users from around the world expressed their disdain for Varadkar&#8217;s remarks, with \u200cmany questioning\u2064 his empathy and understanding of the situation. The Prime Minister&#8217;s comments were \u200cseen as insensitive and disrespectful towards \u2063the seriousness of the incident and the trauma experienced by Emily and her family.<\/p>\n<h3>Varadkar Issues Apology<\/h3>\n<p>Recognizing the backlash and \u2064outcry, Prime Minister Varadkar issued a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/congressman-apologizes-tearfully-claims-capitol-riot-helped-him-understand-his-privilege\/\" title=\"Congressman Apologizes, Tearfully Claims Capitol Riot Helped Him Understand His \u2018Privilege\u2019\">public apology<\/a> for his \u2064remarks on Emily \u200dHand&#8217;s kidnapping. In a press conference, he stated, &#8220;I sincerely apologize for any offense caused \u200bby my choice of words. It \u2064was never my intention to downplay the gravity of the situation or the suffering endured by Emily and her family. I deeply regret my\u200b insensitive remarks and \u2063take full responsibility for them.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Varadkar also vowed to \u2063learn from this incident and work\u2063 towards\u2064 ensuring better\u200b communication and understanding in the future. He expressed his commitment to supporting victims of terror and promoting empathy and compassion\u200c in \u2064his role as Prime Minister.<\/p>\n<h3>Lessons Learned and Moving Forward<\/h3>\n<p>The controversy surrounding Prime Minister Varadkar&#8217;s remarks on the kidnapped \u2062Israeli girl serves as a reminder of the importance\u200d of choosing words carefully, especially when discussing sensitive and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dr-ozs-pro-life-campaign-branding-at-odds-with-past-comments\/\" title=\"Dr. Oz's Pro-Life Campaign Branding at Odds with Past Comments\">traumatic events<\/a>. It highlights the need\u200d for \u200bleaders to show \u200dempathy and understanding towards victims \u2063of such atrocities.<\/p>\n<p>While Varadkar&#8217;s\u2063 apology\u200b is a step in the right direction, it is crucial for public figures to recognize the impact of their words and strive to avoid \u2064minimizing the suffering of those affected by acts of terror.\u200d This incident \u200dcan serve as a lesson for leaders\u200b around the world to approach such situations with greater sensitivity and respect.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200b conclusion, the backlash faced \u200dby\u2063 Prime Minister Varadkar demonstrates the power \u200bof social media and the global condemnation of his remarks. It emphasizes the need for leaders to be mindful of\u2062 their language when addressing \u200dtraumatic events and to prioritize empathy and respect for victims and their families. It is through\u2063 learning from\u200b incidents like this \u200bthat we can strive to create a more compassionate and understanding society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ireland&#8217;s Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, faced severe criticism for his social media comment regarding the kidnapped Israeli, Emily Hand. Varadkar stated that she was initially &#8220;lost&#8221; but later &#8220;found and returned.&#8221; The remark caused intense backlash towards the Prime Minister, who made the statement about the 9-year-old girl released by Hamas terrorists<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":134,"featured_media":2107840,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2107839","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2107839","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/134"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2107839"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2107839\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2107840"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2107839"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2107839"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2107839"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}