Letters to the Editor: Irish Government must fulfil its international obligations

Legal professionals call on the Government to challenge Israel's attacks on Gaza

Fri, 17 Nov, 2023 - 00:51

We, more than 180 former and current legal professionals (barristers, solicitors, and trainees) and legal academics on or from the island of Ireland, call on the Government to continue Ireland’s proud historical legacy as a vocal member of the international community and an advocate for peace and justice, and thus to urgently exert its influence to secure an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT).

In this respect, we note An Taoiseach’s recent comments on the matter in an interview with Prime Time and welcome his acknowledgment that Israel is acting in breach of international law. We believe, however, that more concrete commitments are required in order for Ireland to fulfil its own international obligations.