Foreign Conflicts
Dail Éireann — 2023-03-21
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John Brady (SF), Wicklow

As I outlined in my question, the attacks on Palestinians have escalated, as the Tánaiste will agree. Attacks on Palestinian homes, cars and livestock, along with shootings and knife attacks, the theft of livestock and land and the burning of crops are ongoing daily. Much of this is happening under the guidance of the occupying Israeli army. The attack on Huwara was described as the worst attack by settlers in many years. It needs to be placed in the context of the more than 3,000 illegal settler attacks against Palestinians that took place between 2010 and 2019. Such attacks are escalating daily.
The Tánaiste stated that he has raised the issue at a number of forums, including at the Foreign Affairs Council yesterday. I ask him to outline the nature of those discussions. More important, what action will be taken to hold Israel to account?

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Sitting date: 2023-03-21