Taoiseach Simon Harris said one year on from the Hamas attack, it remains 'as horrific and shocking as when it took place', adding: 'We cannot, and we will not, ever forget.'
Taoiseach Simon Harris said one year on from the Hamas attack, it remains "as horrific and shocking as when it took place", adding: "We cannot, and we will not, ever forget."
However, he said it is "not possible to view this anniversary in isolation from the justifiable outrage at the death and destruction suffered by ordinary Palestinians" in Gaza in the past year."I think today of the hostages still in Gaza and their families who desperately want them home. I call again for their immediate release," he said.
"My thoughts are with Emily Hand and her family, wishing her continuing strength to overcome the trauma she and so many experienced.
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