Micheál Martin: Desperate need for Israel to follow 'the rules of war' 

Tánaiste says Israel must distinguish between Hamas and Gazan civilians

Rockets are fired toward Israel from the Gaza Strip. Picture: AP Photo/Ariel Schalit

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said there is a desperate need for Israel to follow the rules of war and distinguish between Hamas and innocent civilians living in Gaza.

In a statement released on Sunday, Mr Martin condemned the “brutal criminality” of Hamas following last Saturday’s attack against Israel, but cautioned against striking back against civilian targets.