'Long past time for suffering to end': Harris urges all parties to back Biden's ceasefire plan

27/05/204 Dublin Ireland. Launch of Fine Gael local and European election manifestos. Taoiseach and Party Leader Simon Harris at the launch of Fine GaelÕs European and Local Election manifestos at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre, Le Pole Square, Photo: Sasko Lazarov/© RollingNews.ie

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said it is "long past time for the suffering to end" in Gaza and is urging all parties to give US President Joe Biden's ceasefire plan "serious and positive consideration."

On Friday, Mr Biden detailed a three-phase deal proposed by Israel to Hamas militants that he says would lead to the release of remaining hostages in Gaza and could end the nearly eight-month war.