World unaware of 'extent of the horrors' in Gaza, says Tánaiste

World unaware of 'extent of the horrors' in Gaza, says Tánaiste

After meeting with UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini in Dublin, Micheál Martin confirmed Ireland would be providing an unprecedented level of funding to the agency which he said providing a 'lifeline' to millions of Palestinians. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Israel is engaging in a campaign of "disinformation" against UN agencies to scupper any possibility of a two-state solution, the Tánaiste has claimed.

Announcing an extra €20m in immediate funding for the Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA), Micheál Martin said he fears the world does not yet know the "extent of the horrors" being carried out in Gaza.

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