President Higgins calls for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza

President  Michael D Higgins said it is vital that there is an urgent “positive conclusion” to peace talks in order to resolve the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Picture:  Gareth Chaney/Collins

President Michael D Higgins has called for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza after the death toll passed 27,000 – the majority of whom are women and children.

He was speaking after a “comprehensive” phone call with Sligo native Mike Ryan, the executive director of the World Health Organisation’s Health Emergencies Programme last night.