Time for Ireland to be brave and stand alone in recognising Palestine

How many children will have to die before the Irish government triggers something that was agreed in the Dáil a decade ago?

I refer to the recognition of Palestine. According to the Irish Independent, an Israeli airstrike on a Gaza hospital just days ago killed 18 children. One survived. According to Hamas’s figures, 34,000 people have been killed since October.

Gaza, an area the size of Heathrow Airport, is a killing field.

That 2015 Dáil acceptance of Palestine was postponed by our then foreign minister, who wanted a co-ordinated EU approach.

We knew then it wouldn’t happen, we know now it won’t.

So, do we go it alone this week, or tomorrow, or do we keep looking for others to join us?

The revulsion of Irish people is nationwide. I would appeal to our politicians to reflect as much.

John Cuffe

Co Meath