Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

I hope to be able to extend recognition to a Palestinian state during my time in office. It is also clearly the case that the actions of the state of Israel, particularly as they affect Gaza and the settlements, are in breach of international law and involve injustice and humiliation for Palestinians. They constitute an obstacle to the achievement of a comprehensive peace settlement in the Middle East. I have also stated Ireland recently upgraded the status of diplomatic links between Ireland and Palestine, on which we hope to build.

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