Late Late Show viewers have praised Patrick Kielty for his emotional statement on the ongoing conflict in Israel.
Closing last night’s show, the comedian, whose father tragically died during The Troubles, said: “Before we go, I’d just like to say that tonight, so many of us here on the Late Late Show want to send our love to the family of Kim Damti and all the families whose lives this week have been ripped apart in Israel and Palestine.”
“There are no words that will even touch the sides on the pain and the loss and the ongoing horror that’s been felt by so many tonight.”
“But as someone who grew up during a conflict where the rights and wrongs of politics were always at large, one common truth was that the hurt and the pain on both sides was sadly the same.”
“We all shared something, but we just didn’t realise it at the time. There were days we thought it would never end.”
“Tonight there are many parents and children in Israel and in Gaza who also think that this will never end, and are praying for a miracle to make it stop.”
“In the midst of despair, miracles are hard to believe in, but it’s worth remembering that we’re currently living our own miracle on this island because we are living in peace.”
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“For all those in Israel and Palestine tonight, it mightn’t seem like it, but there’s always hope, and we hope your miracle comes soon.”
One X user wrote: “Outstanding, mighty and powerful words from Patrick Kielty on the Late Late and you don’t have to be from this island to appreciate it! I implore you, wherever you are, to watch, listen and contemplate.”
A second penned: “Powerful words from Patrick Kielty whose own father was murdered by terrorists during the Troubles here on our island.”
Meanwhile, a third said: “Amidst all the terror, the violence and despair over the past week Patrick Kielty speaks from experience. The world needs this type of leadership to bring peace and tolerance for all.”
Amidst all the terror, the violence and despair over the past week Patrick Kielty speaks from experience. The world needs this type of leadership to bring peace and tolerance for all. @BethRigby @carolvorders @DeborahMeaden @JohnSimpsonNews @jonsopel https://t.co/HfdU2khdoV
— Anne Healy (@AnneHea58160312) October 14, 2023
A message of peace and hope from Ireland.
Amazing moment on Irish TV when Patrick Kielty, whose own father was murdered during the Troubles, opened his heart to the people of Palestine and Israel who are suffering terribly.#IsraelPalestineConflict #Israel #Palestine#Peace https://t.co/qb8MqJJeCo
— Irish Emergency Logistics Team 🇮🇪 (@irishelt) October 14, 2023
Perfectly said by Patrick Kielty.
The similarity between our history and Israel & Palestine’s current troubles have been on my mind this week. https://t.co/upx7Q9mkyG— Val O’D. #NewKneeNewMe (@_ValODonovan) October 14, 2023
Patrick Kielty — you sir, have summed up the #IsraelPalestineConflict to an absolute tee !!! Sharing your deep rooted and lived experience, and bringing it to everyday common sense !!! Hats off to you — no one wins and everyone suffers !!! @PatricKielty https://t.co/vJ16wj2LD2
— Dr Mahendra G Patel OBE 🕉 (@drmahendrapatel) October 14, 2023
As I head to the synagogue this morning to find a place to breath in a week that has been full of horror & trauma these words from Patrick Kielty really help. https://t.co/VsLoWsUPxm
— Jude Habib (@JudeHabib) October 14, 2023
