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Conflict in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Motion (23 Jan 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...of who caused this initial trouble. It was Hamas who went in and who raped, murdered and killed 1,500 people in cold blood. It had absolutely no mandate and no reason to do it. The reaction from Israel has been equally and just as bad as what Hamas did. I believe, and it is the Government's objective, that both Israel and Hamas must be held accountable for any and all violations of...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (6 Apr 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...massacring civilians and razing cities to the ground just like the Nazis did in the Second World War. What is happening is shocking and unbelievable. Some people in this House have spoken about Israel. That is fine. That is their right and their entitlement. During the Second World War, one in every four Jews killed was massacred by the Nazis in Ukraine. We cannot ignore what happened...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Illegal Israeli Settlements (26 Jun 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am replying to this matter on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs who is unavoidably absent. The Government's position on Israeli settlements has been clearly articulated on many occasions. Such settlements are illegal and, as the Senator outlined, in many cases they involve the seizure of Palestinian land and resources. They are the cause of the great majority of...

Middle East Peace Process. (6 Feb 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his policy on the conflict between Israel and Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3795/08]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (10 Nov 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position with regard to the situation in the Middle East and the relationship between Israel and Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33286/05]