Israel's actions in Gaza 'approaching revenge', not self-defence, says Taoiseach

A child cries in pain, lying on a stretcher at Nasser Hospital, as people carry severely wounded Palestinians to ambulances to be transferred to Egypt for treatment in Khan Yunis, Gaza. Picture: Abed Zagout/Anadolu via Getty Images

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said Israeli attacks on Gaza “resembles something more approaching revenge” rather than self-defence.

Speaking in Seoul, South Korea during a trade mission to the country, Mr Varadkar could not say whether Ireland was a friend or ally to Israel.