Government refuses to immediately join South Africa in genocide case against Israel

Tánaiste Micheál Martin told the Dáil he believes an Arab peace deal based on a two-state solution can be reached in the coming weeks

Tánaiste Micheál Martin said that 'we must be credible when we engage' with the International Court of Justice and should not join any case for political reasons, but to succeed before the court. Picture: PA

The Government has refused to immediately join South Africa in a genocide case against Israel, despite mounting political pressure including from within its own ranks.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has told the Dáil he believes an Arab peace deal based on a two-state solution can be reached in the coming weeks after meeting with Arab counterparts this week.