Egyptian ambassador claims Irish Government has not condemned Israeli actions in Gaza

In recent days, Tánaiste Micheál Martin said that it is possible that war crimes could be unfolding in Gaza, adding that the Israeli bombardment is "disproportionate" and out of line with international humanitarian law. Picture date: Saturday November 4, 2023.

Fianna Fáil TDs and senators had a “robust” exchange with the Egyptian ambassador in a private meeting after he said that the Irish Government had not condemned Israeli actions in Gaza.

The meeting took place between Fianna Fáil TDs and senators and the Egyptian ambassador Sherif Elkholi as well as Palestinian ambassador Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid.