Irish Prime Minister, Micheál Martincondemned what described as the militarization by Israel of the basic vital needs, referring to the restriction imposed by the country to the country Food entrance and help in the Gaza Strip For almost two months. Speaking with the “conversation in Europe”, he said that this raises very important issues for the European Union and human rights laws that are fundamental for the existence of the blockade.
“In my opinion, this constitutes a war crime“The head of the Irish government said, which belongs to the Sidna Fail party.” And I don’t say it easily. “He said he is in favor of a resolution and wants the liberation of the hostagesBy saying that it is “scandalous to take people like hostages”. In November 2023, Martin visited a Kibutz where about 10% of the population was attacked during the attacks of October 7 perpetrated by Hamas.
“I went to see, firsthand, the impact of the horrible attack of Hamás against Israel. I condemned it from the beginning, when I went there to show empathy with the people who were attacked, “he said, adding that the hostages should have been released a long time ago.
However, he said that the War undertaken by Israel In response “He lost any moral compass In terms of impact unacceptable on the civilian population and children. “” And in Ireland, now there is this sadness and horror and a feeling of impotence Given what we see on our television screens: small children on stretchers and hospitals, very seriously injured. Many annihilated families, orphaned children. From a human point of view, it is incomprehensible. “
The “Taoisech” denounced what described as “doubled” from Israel in the intensification of war on the ground. “I know that Israel will say, well, Hamas is in hospitals and others. But Children need basic medicine access“He said.
“Hell on earth”
Martin met this Thursday in Brussels with Ursula von der leyenwith which he faced trade issues and support for Ukraine in the Middle East. During this meeting, the “Taoiseach” shared his concern for the current humanitarian crisis.
“I think the president has clearly heard my point of view in this regard. And I think he understands where I come from and where the others come from,” said Martin. “I plan that there will be many reflections throughout Europe on this issue.” Although he welcomed the advertisement of the European Union of the Recent financial aid package From 1.6 billion euros For the Palestinians, Martin said that, when he gives an answer, he does not believe that there is consent in the European Union.
“I recognize and understand the different background of the Member States and the historical background that informed the approach of the Member States to Middle East“He said.” But there is an unacceptable level of death, destruction and movement (in Gaza). And it is, many people said it, return to 2011, it is the Hell on earth“.
He also supported him EU It was quick to communicate his concern to other countries of the world when they violate territorial integrity and added that this is essential for the European Union and what it represents. Israel has argued in the past that the restriction of aid is legal and that Gaza still has enough provisions.
The Minister of Israeli Foreign Affairs, Gideon Sa’ar, announced the Closing of the Israeli Embassy in Dublin In December last year due to what he described as the “extreme anti -Israeli policy of the Irish government”, which he described as “anti -Semitism”.
Last month, End Gael – in coalition with the Failna De Martin – confirmed that his delegates to the Congress of the Popular Party of Valencia refused to put their names on a name movement Who condemned the attacks of Hamas on 7 October 2023 in Israel and asked for the liberation of the remaining hostages and defended the position of the party.
‘Euronews’ contacted the Israeli Embassy In Brussels and with the Israeli mission before the EU and NATO to get an answer.
