Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 June 2004
17 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the recently published Amnesty International Report, Israel and the Occupied Territories, concerning the demolition of houses and destruction of lands and properties. [18773/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am aware of the disturbing report. On 13, 14 and 19 May I set out my position on the demolition of houses in the Gaza Strip in a number of statements. On 14 May in my statement on house demolitions in Rafah I recalled that the Quartet had also emphasised that Israel should refrain from the demolition of Palestinian homes and property as a punitive measure or to facilitate Israeli construction.
Last week officials of my Department had a useful meeting with representatives of Amnesty International and the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions to discuss the matter.
