Trócaire backs Martin’s stance on Gaza

THURSDAY, February 25, was the first time in a year that an EU foreign minister entered the besieged Gaza strip.

Thu, 04 Mar, 2010 - 00:00

By visiting Gaza, Foreign Minister Micheál Martin showed his genuine commitment to bear witness to the devastation and despair sowed by Israel in that enclave.

This is a rare act of courage by an Irish or European politician on this issue. For this Trócaire congratulates him.

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Courts Columnists Place: Gaza Place: Israel Place: Gaza Strip Place: West Bank Place: Kildare Person: Martin Person: foreign minister Person: Micheál Martin Person: Trócaire Person: Palestinians Person: Justin Kilcullen Organisation: Trócaire Organisation: EU

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