Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy. I appreciate her raising this important issue and stress the immediate need for a ceasefire and a de-escalation in Lebanon. I repeat our call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. We are all deeply concerned about the surge of violence in Lebanon, the continued violence in Gaza and the launch of an Israeli ground incursion. Ireland has been clear in our international commitment in terms of our support for Palestine and what we have recognised here in the Dáil, as well as reflecting that at an EU level. The Taoiseach, in his international engagement, has reflected the Irish position when it comes to Palestine and the Middle East in his wider engagement at the EU and elsewhere, as has the Tánaiste. We are reiterating our call for a ceasefire and will play a proper and constructive role in reflecting the concerns about the many people being subjected to violence in all our international engagements.

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