Lisa Chambers (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It is anguish for their families. I watched with interest the BBC’s “Panorama” documentary that followed four families – two Israeli families and two Palestinian families – through the conflict. We saw innocent people being destroyed on both sides and unimaginable horrors. We sometimes neglect to mention the hostages when discussing the conflict, but there is a consensus on seeking a ceasefire and peace in the region. We think of our troops in Lebanon, their families in Ireland and the troops due to go to UNIFIL in the coming weeks. Many lives have been lost in an unnecessary conflict. There needs to be a de-escalation as soon as possible. I hope that the interventions of US President Biden can provide some sort of resolution to the situation.

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