Press release
Tánaiste attends meeting of Foreign Affairs Council
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Tánaiste Micheál Martin met with his EU counterparts at an emergency videoconference meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers this afternoon, to discuss the ongoing violence in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory.
Speaking after the meeting, the Tánaiste said:
"During today’s discussions with EU Ministers, I reiterated our firm condemnation of Hamas’ repugnant attacks, underlined the importance of principled and clear action by the EU, and emphasised the importance of moving towards de-escalation, and the need to protect civilians in line with international law.
"I was clear that continued development and humanitarian support to the Palestinian people is essential. I underlined that the review of by the European Commission’s development cooperation funding needs to take place as rapidly as possible and in close coordination with Member States. I welcomed the confirmation that EU humanitarian aid to Palestinians will continue uninterrupted, for as long as needed."