Significant step towards peace in Gaza
Significant step towards peace in Gaza - The Labour Party
Labour’s foreign affairs spokesperson Duncan Smith TD said the agreement of Gaza ceasefire and return of hostages is a significant step towards peace.
Deputy Smith said:
“Any commitment towards a ceasefire must be welcomed. The world holds its breath as we await details and full agreement. The genocide carried out in Gaza by Israel has led to the loss of more than 67,000 lives, and there is no way to account for the long term impact of the trauma of war on lives in Gaza.
“Since the outbreak of the violence on following the attacks on October 7th 2023, Irish people have calling for ceasefire to stop the killing and a just peace to allow the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
“The Irish Government has kept Gaza on the agenda at an EU and International level to draw the world’s attention to the atrocities being committed in Gaza. This is due to the strong will of the Irish people who have attended protests and added their voices to the calls for a ceasefire.
“The bombardment and genocide in Gaza has shocked the world but today represents a significant step towards peace. It offers a glimmer of hope that the ceasefire lasts and we can move towards a just peace.”