Taoiseach Simon Harris has stated that more needs to be done by international leaders to promote a ceasefire in the Middle East, reports Breaking News.
In remarks made while in New York for the UN General Assembly, Mr. Harris claimed that Israel has essentially created a second front in the conflict with “catastrophic implications.”
In his speech to the conference, US President Joe Biden informed the leaders that there is still hope for a diplomatic resolution between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, reports Breaking News.
Prior to a meeting with Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, Mr. Harris addressed the media.
The Taoiseach and Mr. Abbas will meet for the first time since Ireland acknowledged the state of Palestine in May.
The Taoiseach said: “I think it is extraordinary concerning what we heard from the Secretary General to the United Nations (Antonio Guterres) today that, in his view, neither Israel nor Hamas seems to be in any way shape or form indicating that they are serious about a ceasefire. That should make all of the world sit up and take stock and most importantly take action,” reports Breaking News.
Referring to the situation in Lebanon, he added: “Israel has effectively opened up a second front in terms of a war in the Middle East with catastrophic implications. We have seen innocent children killed. We can’t in any way, shape or form allow this to become normalised,” reports Breaking News.
He said: “I am very conscious of respecting the fact that other countries have to decide their own foreign policy. Ireland’s position is extremely clear. I don’t believe the world is doing everything it can to bring about a cessation of violence. I do think after the extraordinary grim analysis that we have seen today by Secretary General Guterres, I do think there is an onus on all of us, Ireland, the European Union, the United States of America, on every country that wants a ceasefire, to say what more can we dd,” reports Breaking News.
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