Michelle O'Neill has refused to join a briefing on the Middle East conflict, with some outlets reporting this as her second refusal to attend such a briefing. The decision has been criticized by some, including the DUP leader, who has referred to her as 'No Show O'Neill'. The context of the briefing and O'Neill's refusal is related to the ongoing situation in the Middle East, which some outlets have described as potentially leading to another catastrophic war.