Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy for his own service and expertise in this area and I absolutely and fully agree with him. Peacekeepers and peacekeeping have a very particular level of protection in international law and in terms of international norms regarding conflict. When I spoke to President Herzog of Israel yesterday, I made it clear to him in the strongest possible terms that what Israel had done in recent days amounted to a breach of international law. We will continue to make that point and will make it at the European Council this week as well. All of us stand in full support and solidarity with the brave men and women from Ireland and other countries who are serving with distinction with the UNIFIL mission.

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