John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

This is the most right-wing government in the history of Israel. It came to power on the back of an agenda that can only contribute to the worsening violence and to the way in which Palestinians are treated. We have seen since the start of the year that more than 35 Palestinians, including eight children, have been killed. Unfortunately, that has led, as the Tánaiste mentioned, to the killing of Israelis in Jerusalem last week. We see a ratcheting up of tensions. That has come about following the inflammatory language and actions of the new Israeli Government. These actions should not be a surprise. In May 2021, the House adopted a resolution stating that Israel had breached international law by annexing Palestinian land, and it continues to do so. The Israeli Government has said it will go further in annexing more Palestinian land, including parts of East Jerusalem. The time for rhetoric has passed. We need action. What action are the Government and the Tánaiste, who has responsibility for foreign affairs, prepared to take now to hold Israel to account for its continuous breach of human rights and international law?

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