Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Engagement with the two-state solution is absolutely essential.

I am aware of the horrific situation. I am haunted by it, as I know people across this country are. Ireland continues to use its voice at every single opportunity in every single international forum. We do not just say things - we vote that way internationally, amend conclusions that way, provide extra humanitarian assistance and stand by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, UNRWA. We will continue to look for every opportunity. At a European level, Europe is not where it needs to be.

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