‘No indication’ Ireland being punished by Israel for ceasefire stance – Varadkar

Leo Varadkar said around 8,000 EU and other foreign nationals remain in the enclave, and only 20% of EU citizens have been allowed to leave so far through the Rafah crossing to Egypt. Picture date: Tuesday October 31, 2023.

Ireland has been given no indication its citizens are being prevented from leaving Gaza as a form of punishment for calling for a ceasefire, the Taoiseach has said.

Leo Varadkar said around 8,000 EU and other foreign nationals remain in the enclave, and only 20% of EU citizens have been allowed to leave so far through the Rafah crossing to Egypt.