John Lahart (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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85. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update with regard to the deeply troubling abduction and abuse of a person (details supplied) by the Israeli Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4999/25]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The attack carried out by the Israeli Defense Forces on 27 December last targeting the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, during the course of which Dr Hussam Abu Safiya was detained, was deeply concerning. As noted by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, in his report of 31 December 2024, the pattern of Israeli attacks on Gaza hospitals throughout the conflict in Gaza raises grave concerns about serious crimes under international law.

Ireland has, both bilaterally and at multilateral level, repeatedly called on Israel to comply with international law, stressing the universal applicability of international law, including international humanitarian law.

Ireland continues to monitor developments in this case and calls for Dr Abu Safiya to be afforded urgent access to his legal team.