Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has criticized the EU and some Western powers for applying double standards in their approach to Israel and Palestine. Varadkar stated that the stance of some Western countries during the Israel-Hamas conflict has undermined efforts to gain support for Ukraine in its battle against the ongoing Russian invasion. He clarified that no Irish airport, including Shannon Airport, is being used by the US military to support Israel. Varadkar emphasized that Ireland is not adopting a double standards approach and is matching its words with actions. He expressed concerns that the double standards applied by some Western powers are undermining the fight in Ukraine and the efforts to gain support for the country globally.