Post-European Council Meeting on 15 and 16 October: Statements (Resumed)
Dail Éireann — 2020-10-20
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John Brady (SF), Wicklow

It was interesting to see the statement from the Minister for Foreign Affairs last Friday, in which he stated that a de facto annexation is occurring in the West Bank, which is illegal under international law. Does the Minister of State agree with the Minister's assessment? What pressure is being put on the EU to impose sanctions? It is rightfully very quick to impose sanctions on other countries and leaders but no action is forthcoming coming against the illegal actions of the Israelis and the continued annexation of the West Bank. What pressure is being put on at EU level to impose sanctions to ensure Israel is held to account under international law for its ongoing actions?

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Sitting date: 2020-10-20