The new Israeli Government has not yet been formed, although the strong expectation is of a renewed conservative coalition under Prime Minister Netanyahu. It is too early to speculate on what that government might do, or what effects this might have.
While some statements made during the campaign were certainly unhelpful, we must pay closest attention to what the incoming Government actually does and what is agreed in its Programme for Government. I will continue to evaluate Ireland's approach in this context.
The Irish Government remains firmly committed to a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This is a view shared in the international community as the reaction to the Israeli election outcome made clear.
All of our actions and policies at EU and international level are constructively designed to advance the goal of peace and secure a comprehensive peace agreement at the earliest opportunity.