Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 October 2023
95. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding Ireland’s efforts to promote the safety of civilians on both sides in the ongoing Israeli/Palestinian conflict at an EU level; how these diplomatic efforts are being carried out in practical terms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45106/23]
View answerIreland is making every effort to promote the safety of civilians in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory, in our discussions with including at EU level.
At the extraordinary Foreign Affairs Council on 10 October, I, alongside my EU counterparts, discussed the crisis in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory. I underlined the importance of principled and collective action by the EU and its Member States and the need for the EU to act for the protection of civilians and adherence to international law.
Ireland will continue to put protection of civilians at the heart of our objectives and work towards de-escalation of the current situation. We have a moral and political obligation to chart a way towards a future in which these events cannot be repeated and to strive towards an international effort that can deliver a just and sustainable peace.
