Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD has said that “it is critical that the Irish government stands firm in the face of Israeli belligerence and proceeds with the passage of the Occupied Territories Bill. The imposing of sanctions against Israel is critical to the securing of a ceasefire and an end to the genocide.”
Teachta McDonald said:
“The closure of Israel’s Embassy in Ireland follows a year-long genocide against the Palestinian people and the shredding of International Law.
“Since October 2023, more than 44,000 Palestinians have been massacred in Gaza by Israel, the vast majority of whom were women and children.
“The only way to stop the slaughter in Palestine is to end Israeli impunity.
“The International Community has dragged their heels and failed to impose any meaningful sanctions against Israel.
“The Irish government must stand firm in the face of Israeli belligerence and proceed with the passage of the Occupied Territories Bill. Sanctions are essential to push for a ceasefire, an end to this genocidal war, and deliver a renewed peace process grounded in international law.”
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