Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)

Does the Minister accept that the State of Israel is out of control following the recent slaughter in Gaza? Will he take action to deal with this rogue state? I ask him to argue more strongly for the Palestinian people at EU and UN level. Does he accept that Israel was in breach of Article 59 of the Geneva Convention, which maintains that occupying powers shall agree to relief schemes on behalf of the occupied population and shall facilitate them by all means at their disposal? Israel has not only failed to adequately supply the population of Gaza but also deliberately blocked and otherwise impeded emergency relief and humanitarian assistance. Israeli attacks have struck aid convoys and killed UN personnel, while its forces have obstructed medical personnel trying to carry out their duties.

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