ADVERTISINGIrish prime minister, Micheál Martinhas condemned what has described as the militarization by Israel of the basic vital needs, referring to the restriction imposed by the country to the entry of food and aid in the Gaza Strip for almost two months. Speaking to ‘The Europe Conversation’, he said that this raises very important issues for the European Union and human rights laws that are fundamental for the existence of the block.
“In my opinion, this constitutes a war crime“said the head of the Irish government, who belongs to the Fianna Fail party.” And I do not say it easily. “He said he is in favor of a resolution and wants the liberation of hostagesstating that it is “scandalous to take people like hostages.” In November 2023, Martin visited a Kibutz where around 10% of the population was attacked during the attacks of October 7 perpetrated by Hamas.
“I went to see, first hand, the impact of the horrible attack of Hamás against Israel. I have convicted him from the beginning, when I went there to show empathy with the people who have been attacked, “he said, adding that hostages should have been released a long time ago.
However, he said that the War undertaken by Israel In response “Has lost any moral compass in terms of its unacceptable impact on the civilian population and children. “” And in Ireland, there is now this sadness and horror and a feeling of impotence Given what we see on our television screens: young children on stretchers and hospitals, very badly injured. Many annihilated families, orphaned children. From a human point of view, it is incomprehensible. “
The ‘Taoiseach’ denounced what he described as “redouble” by Israel in the intensification of the war on the ground. “I know that Israel will say, well, Hamas is in hospitals and others. But Children need basic access to medicine“He said.
“Hell on earth”
Martin met this Thursday in Brussels with Ursula von der Leyenwith whom he dealt with issues from commerce and support to Ukraine to the Middle East. During this meeting, the ‘Taoiseach’ shared his concern about the current humanitarian crisis.
-“I think the president has clearly heard my point of view about it. And I think he understands where I come from and where others come from,” Martin said. “I anticipate that there will be many reflections throughout Europe on this issue.” Although he welcomed with satisfaction the announcement of the European Union of the recent financial aid package of 1.6 billion euros For the Palestinians, Martin said that, when giving an answer, he does not believe there is consensus in the European Union.
“I recognize and understand the different background of the Member States, and the historical background that has informed the approach of the Member States towards Middle East“He said.” But there is an unacceptable level of death, destruction and displacement (in Gaza). And it is, many people have said it, going back to 2011, is the hell on earth“.
He also argued that UE It has been quick to communicate its concern to other countries in the world when they violate territorial integrity, and added that this is essential for the European Union and what it represents. Israel argued in the past that the restriction of aid is legal and that Gaza still has enough provisions.
The Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gideon Sa’ar, announced the Closing of the Israeli Embassy in Dublin In December of last year due to what he described as the “extreme antiisraeli policy of the Irish government”, which he described as “anti -Semitism.”
Last month, Fine Gael – in coalition with the Fianna Fail de Martin – confirmed that his delegates at the Congress of the Popular Party of Valencia refused to put their names on a names on motion that condemned Hamas’s attacks on October 7, 2023 in Israel and requested the liberation of the remaining hostages, and defended the position of the party.
‘Euronews’ has contacted the Israeli embassy In Brussels and with the Israel mission before the EU and NATO to obtain an answer.
