Israel attacks the new Prime Minister of Ireland for “forgetting” about the hostages in Gaza

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He criticizes that he did not mention the kidnapped people in his first speech and affirms that “he is on the wrong side of History”

April 11 (EUROPA PRESS) –

The Government of Israel has charged this Thursday against the new Prime Minister of Ireland, Simon Harris, for “forgetting” to mention in his first speech after taking office those kidnapped by the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) during its attacks on September 7 October and has stated that “he is on the wrong side of History.

“In her first speech in office, Harris chose to talk about the war in Gaza but 'forgot' to mention the 133 Israeli hostages who have been languishing in Hamas tunnels for six months,” the Israeli Foreign Ministry said.

“Even after the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust and the war crimes, crimes against humanity and sexual crimes committed by Hamas terrorists against Israelis, there are some in Ireland who insist on being on the wrong side of the issue.” History,” he said in a statement published on his website.

Thus, he has indicated that Harris “will thus join the Irish Foreign Minister (Micheál) Martin, who plans to give more awards to terrorism in the form of a legal opinion together with South Africa (in the hearings before the International Court of Justice), legal arm of the terrorist organization Hamas, and the recognition of the Palestinian State”.

“The State of Israel will continue to protect its citizens, in line with International Law, and will continue to act to achieve the return home of the 133 kidnapped people and put an end to the terrorist organization Hamas so that October 7 never happens again.” more,” the Israeli Foreign Ministry has stressed.

Martin affirmed on Tuesday that the Strip is suffering “a humanitarian catastrophe.” “We see innocent children, women and men being murdered and starving. We have not been silent in the face of Hamas' inexcusable terrorist actions on October 7, but neither can we remain silent in the face of the disproportionate reaction of the Israeli Government,” he argued.

“As a country, we will play our role in achieving a ceasefire and lasting peace,” he said, before revealing that this Amsena will travel to Brussels “to convey these messages to Europe, on behalf of the Irish people.”

For his part, Martin revealed that he will present a formal proposal for the recognition of the Palestinian State once “the extensive international discussions” on this matter have concluded. “Have no doubt that the recognition of the Palestinian state will take place,” he said.

“The grave humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and the desperate and overwhelming need to restore some hope to this region will continue to be an urgent priority,” he said, while stressing that he has “no doubt” that “crimes against humanity have been committed.” “. “I openly condemn the bombings against the people of Gaza,” she concluded.

The Israeli Army began an offensive against Gaza in response to the attacks carried out on October 7 by the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), which left 1,200 dead and 240 hostages. Since then, Palestinian authorities have reported the deaths of more than 33,400 people, including around 450 Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem due to the actions of Israeli security forces and settlers.