World put on notice that Israel plans to ethnically cleanse Gaza, says Green Party leader as Govt urged to pass law
ISRAEL has put the world on notice that it plans to ethnically cleanse Gaza, Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman has said.
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Roderic O'Gorman stated that Israel has put the world on notice over its plans to cleanse Gaza
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Many parties urge to make progress on the topic before the summer recess
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In response, Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton said the Government will progress the Bill, but in a way that was legally sound.
She said she wouldn't have a problem publishing the Attorney General's advice on legal difficulties he'd identified surrounding the Bill.
However, Mr O'Gorman said claims of a legal issue with banning services was 'a delaying tactic'.
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He added: 'I have real concerns about this attempt now to create a distinction between goods and services.
'This is about kicking the can down the road.'
Minister Naughton added on the same programme: 'We are absolutely committed to doing this. We need to get this right. This is not a policy difference.'
The minister also said Tanaiste
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Meanwhile,
And Aontu TD Paul Lawless said Ireland, with our reputation for peace and neutrality, should be centrally involved in any peace deal rather than 'standing back from the conflict'.
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Speaking at the annual James Connolly commemoration at Arbour Hill cemetery today, she said her party will 'be pressing to have some further progress before the
She added: 'We see again, more tragic deaths today, more reports, deeply distressing reports of children dying by starvation in Gaza under Israel's denial of aid, we've described it as a genocide - I don't think that's too strong.
'I think when we hear our own
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