McDonald urges Varadkar to ensure Ireland joins legal action against Israel

The Sinn Féin leader said Israel 'must be held to account' and that the Taoiseach 'needs to act now'

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said Israel ‘must be held to account’ (PA)

Mary Lou McDonald has said Ireland should join South Africa’s legal proceedings against Israel over its military offensive in Gaza.

South Africa launched a case at the United Nations’ top court on Friday, accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and asking the court to order Israel to halt its attacks.