The Tánaiste plans to “seek real sanction” measures against Israel following a review that determined it breached the terms of its agreement with the European Union, reports Breaking News.
Simon Harris is set to join other foreign ministers in Copenhagen this week, where he intends to push for “concrete actions” from the EU in response to the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Ahead of the talks, Mr Harris stated that “famine is a spectre no Irish person can endure”, reports Breaking News.
His remarks follow the United Nations’ formal declaration of famine in Gaza City.
UN secretary general Antonio Guterres described the situation as a “man-made disaster” and a “failure of humanity”, reports Breaking News.
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President Michael D Higgins shared similar sentiments over the weekend, calling it a “tragic period” in the world’s history.
Mr Harris stated that Israel is clearly in violation of its human rights responsibilities as outlined in the Association Agreement.
The Tánaiste said: “The scenes that we are witnessing in Gaza and the now famine conditions that families are facing is nothing short of catastrophic. Famine is a spectre no Irish person can endure. People in Ireland, and across the world, will not turn a blind eye. I along with my EU counterparts, are calling once again on Israel to completely and immediately lift its blockade and allow the full resumption of humanitarian aid, in line with humanitarian principles, into Gaza. All hostages must be released. There needs to be an immediate and permanent ceasefire. This week I will travel to Copenhagen where I will meet fellow EU foreign ministers and call for concrete action against Israel for the genocide being committed against the people of Gaza,” reports Breaking News.
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