Middle East
Dail Éireann — 2023-11-30
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Peter Fitzpatrick (IND), Louth

I thank the Tánaiste for his reply. I am delighted to see there is a seventh day of ceasefire today. I pray for it to go on longer and for a peaceful solution. The good news is that, over the past six days, Israelis and foreign national hostages have been released. Some 210 Palestinians have also been released.
Like the Tánaiste, I condemn terrorism. I have no time for it at all. So far, more than 10,000 innocent women, children and older people have been killed and 60,000 buildings have been damaged or destroyed.
I believe the Tánaiste, the Government and the Department of Foreign Affairs have done a fantastic job over recent weeks. That is important. Look at the release of Emily Hand. The Tánaiste has done a great deal of good work. However, is there anything more we in Ireland can do to get a peaceful solution in Gaza?

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Sitting date: 2023-11-30