Elaine Loughlin: Words matter as politicians call Israel to account

Palestinians mourn relatives killed in the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip in front of the morgue in Deir al Balah.

In 2021 Irish politicians from across the political spectrum united to become the first EU nation to pass a motion declaring Israel’s actions as “de facto annexation” of Palestinian land.

The vote caused ripples across the world and sent out a clear message that Ireland is unified when it comes to the Palestinian people.