Bernard Allen (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)

Does the Minister really believe the Israeli Government gives a damn what the Irish Government or European Union believe? It totally ignores calls for a reasonable approach in addressing the issues concerning Gaza. If the Irish Government or European Union has any intention of taking effective action regarding the events in Gaza and south Hebron, it should bear this in mind. I saw where a health centre and school had been levelled. The cave people, whose ancestors have been living in the region for 2,000 years, have had their caves destroyed. Instead of heeding a request for tolerance by a delegation from the Irish Parliament——

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