Foreign Ministers met in Brussels on Thursday and were asked to consider whether or not sanctions should be imposed on Israel as the war in Gaza continues
Tánaiste Micheál Martin has stated that Ireland will have to examine its relationship with Israel as he backed calls for sanctions on Israeli Ministers and settlers. Foreign Ministers met in Brussels on Thursday and were asked to consider whether or not sanctions should be imposed on Israel as the war in Gaza continues.
Mr Martin told RTÉ’s News at One that the situation had escalated into a “war against the entire population” and it was “no longer just a war against Hamas”.READ MORE: Ireland heatwave heartbreak as weather to take terrible turn in crushing Met Eireann forecast “I do believe the ICJ judgement is something the European Union cannot ignore,” he said. “Some member states would be more sympathetic with the Irish position on this and the Spanish position on this. “People have moved their positions on other fronts and on other issues pertaining to this. In my view, there is an inescapable logic to the follow-through that is required on the ICJ’s advisory opinion in respect of the illegal occupation of Palestinian territories. I don't think that can be stonewalled anymore or any further. It cannot be business as usual. “Ireland domestically will have to take that into account as well in terms of our relationship in respect of the legal occupation. Essentially, it means that we cannot engage in activities that could further that illegal occupation.” Mr Martin confirmed that examining its relationship with Israel would involve looking at some aspects of trade, including the procurement of military equipment from Israel. He stated that no consent was given to Israeli arms shipments to travel through Irish airspace and the Department of Transport is currently examining the issue. Josep Borrell, the EU’s Chief of Foreign Policy, has suggested sanctions being proposed on some Israeli settler organisations. Mr Martin suggested that this should extend to some Israeli Ministers. The Tánaiste also acknowledged that Ireland’s relationship with Israel is currently “very difficult” but that Ireland is looking at the situation through “international human law and the need for a political horizon”. Join the Irish Mirror’s breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive breaking news and the latest headlines direct to your phone. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice
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