Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Many observers have noted that the timing of Ms Khalida Jarrar's arrest came shortly after the Palestinian Authority joined the International Criminal Court. This was an important focus of Ms Khalida Jarrar's parliamentary work. Many see this arrest as Israel seeking and taking revenge for the Palestinians joining the International Criminal Court. Does the Minister share that belief? Has he any views on it? The view I have expressed has been echoed by the Israeli media organisation Harretz, which also demanded Ms Jarrar's release.

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