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particularly fragile and critical moment for this particular conflict. Like all others in this House, I welcome the agreement reached on the ceasefire and hostage release deal that has already led to the release of hostages. The immediate focus of the international community must be on the successful … support its efforts to reform and build its institutional capacity are key pillars of the Government's response. The hostage release and ceasefire deal has led to a much needed increase in the volume of critical humanitarian assistance entering Gaza. However, the scale of need remains absolutely enormous

have seen a number of member states advocating for a stronger response. Last year, when there had not been any kind of a ceasefire, more member states had started to change their positions, and that is why we had the suspension of the association agreement … table by the Commission as a possible option for member states to vote on. At that stage, a ceasefire was agreed, but we all agree that the ceasefire is somewhat in name only. While it has provided some relief, there are still people being killed every

during Israel’s genocidal campaign against the people of Palestine. This number is growing every day of these months of a so-called ceasefire agreement. The unbearable fact is that even during this ceasefire, at least two children per day have been killed. Let that sink into this … call home. Two in three children are now at risk of infection due to the plagues of rats, mice and insects. This ceasefire has delivered nothing but more pain and suffering for the people of Palestine. Only yesterday, Israel announced that it is closing the border crossings into

continue to use every opportunity within the EU to stress our grave concerns about the situation in Palestine. Over six months into the ceasefire, the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire. The majority of Gaza residents are displaced in dangerously unsanitary conditions, while access to essential supplies … Strait of Hormuz to international shipping to mitigate the economic impacts, which are affecting households across Europe. We have jointly welcomed the ceasefire agreements in the Gulf and the Levant while calling for further negotiations to turn these into lasting peace agreements. Israel and Hezbollah must fully maintain

agree with the Deputy that what is happening is appalling. I fully agree that what we are seeing is appalling. The ceasefire is not a proper ceasefire. Over 400 people have been killed since then and proper aid is not being let in. I visited the area myself … from talking to my European colleagues and from the actions we have taken in the past that have helped to lead us the ceasefire, albeit an imperfect one, is that we are most effective when we act in unison and work together at a European level. A number

that is Russia. As colleagues have, I call on Russia to end this brutal war and these brutal attacks, to agree to a ceasefire, and to engage meaningfully in talks with the US and Ukraine. I returned from a visit to the Middle East last week, where Gaza … brought into effect. It is clear that the first stage is extremely fragile. More than 400 innocent civilians have been killed since the ceasefire and it is clear that not nearly enough humanitarian aid is getting to those who need it most. The humanitarian situation in the Gaza

American Administration. While Gaza may be gone from the headlines, we are supposedly moving into the second phase of a very fragile ceasefire. We cannot forget that we have witnessed the genocide of more than 70,000 people, many of them young children. While I warmly welcome … addressed in phase 1. The halt of attacks is simply not happening. The bombs continue. We had 449 deaths this morning since the ceasefire started, and more than 1,200 injuries. The return of Israeli captives has happened, bar one. Israeli armed withdrawal is simply not happening from

banning of the importation of goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements. We obviously know that those measures were introduced prior to the ceasefire, but those announcements by the Dutch, Spanish, Slovenian and Belgian Governments were welcome. We are working with all of them. Notwithstanding the positive and welcome … developments with regard to the ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza, Ireland has also made clear its view that the EU must keep the package of measures proposed by the Commission in response to Israeli human rights and other breaches on the table. It is an issue

have to acknowledge that there are very clear efforts on the part of the US to try and bring about a ceasefire, while at the same time acknowledging that elements of the 28 point plan that we saw put forward very clearly need further work. We cannot have … situation where land is ceded by force. That simply cannot be the basis for any type of ceasefire. We cannot have a situation where a country cannot in the future be able to defend itself should something like this happen again. Likewise, we cannot have a situation where

have to happen in the same way that we have to progress our legislation. I stress also that it happened prior to the ceasefire. I think what is really important and what our focus and priority need to be on, not just at home … level and internationally, is making sure that ceasefire holds. It is very clear breaches are occurring. It is very clear more humanitarian aid needs to be let through. This is why it is absolutely essential that in the context of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, the proposal that

peace talks are a considerable distance away. Even if that is the case, we must do whatever we can to push for a ceasefire. If the international community stands up, as it ought to, then the greatest pressure can be brought to bear in that regard. The enormous … called out. Pressure must be brought to bear and ultimately, we must support the people of Sudan, who desire peace, a ceasefire and a political settlement that ensures a civilian government. In the first instance, we must do all we can to force the conflict to a close

speaks with one voice it strengthens the hand of the UN, the African Union and mediators who are trying to secure a humanitarian ceasefire. A ceasefire is urgently needed. It is clear that the primary responsibility for ending this conflict rests with the leaders of the Sudanese Armed … continue and the conflict will spill further across a fragile region. Ireland must continue to play its part by pressing for a humanitarian ceasefire, demanding accountability for those committing violations, supporting UN and African Union efforts to secure access for aid and urging our EU partners to match

everybody does. We need international consensus on that. It is a fragile moment and there is a need to keep positive momentum. The ceasefire is fragile and must be preserved. Much more needs to be done to scale up delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza. The Opposition … September that included the suspension of the trade elements of that agreement. Notwithstanding the positive and welcome recent developments with regard to a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza, Ireland has made clear at every opportunity our view that the EU must keep on the table

urgently progress this Bill on Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories and include a ban on trade services. There is supposedly a ceasefire in Gaza. Let us be honest: if what is happening in Palestine today were to happen anywhere else, there would be outrage. The Palestinians … have been absolute uproar. There may have been a reduction in violence but hundreds of people have been killed by Israel since the ceasefire came into effect on 10 October and even more have been injured. According to satellite images reviewed by the BBC, Israel has destroyed more

help to step up military and other supports for Ukraine, and apply greater pressure on Russia to agree to an unconditional ceasefire and engage in a meaningful peace process. The European Council also considered how the European Union can contribute to security guarantees for Ukraine as part … East, the European Council met against the backdrop of a new era of hope for the people of Gaza. It is a fragile ceasefire, but a ceasefire nonetheless. European Union leaders welcomed the agreement reached on the first phase of the comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict

invasion, war and further bloodshed. Time and again, the international community has offered Putin the chance to stop the killing, agree to a ceasefire and pursue peace and time and time again, he has refused. Actions speak louder than words. It is for Russia now to show through … actions a willingness to achieve peace by halting its brutal attacks and agreeing to a full and unconditional ceasefire. It can do so at any time. Now is the time to increase the pressure on Russia and to redouble efforts to secure a ceasefire. As winter comes upon

consider the next steps, most recently on 4 September. Discussions focused on progressing work on security guarantees for Ukraine that will underpin any ceasefire or peace agreement and provide assurances to Ukraine that it will not face a future invasion by Russia. These security guarantees aim, first … security. They would also include a multinational reassurance force. There may also be a role for a peacekeeping force to monitor any ceasefire or peace agreement. I have made clear to our partners in the coalition of the willing that Ireland would not join a reassurance force

speak to who has been on the ground in Gaza. As the Deputy correctly alluded to at the start, the fragility of the ceasefire is very real. It was good to be able to have a conversation with someone in charge of humanitarian aid in the United Nations … which is some reason for encouragement and hope after such a bleak, horrific humanitarian crisis, a genocide and a famine. I welcome the ceasefire and the hostage release agreement, which is a significant moment of hope. I welcome the release of living hostages and that the process

supply? I cannot think of any example. At an Oireachtas joint committee meeting last week, we heard from UNRWA representatives that during the ceasefire, 4,200 trucks entered Gaza in a week. Before the attacks and the genocide, 700 trucks arrived daily. Now, on a typical day, there … effect must continue on the part of everyone. Of course, our hope is that a deal will bring about an immediate and permanent ceasefire, unrestricted aid to the strip and a long-term peace agreement. However, it should be noted that the details are high level and vague

clear from the outset: there is no room for ambiguity. The war in Gaza must end. There must be an immediate ceasefire. The unconditional and immediate release of hostages held by Hamas is an absolute imperative. Israel must fully lift the blockade and allow humanitarian assistance at scale … cannot lose sight of the bigger picture, namely, the enduring need for a comprehensive political solution leading to an independent Palestinian state. A ceasefire is urgent, but a ceasefire alone is not sufficient to end decades of bitter conflict. That is why Ireland is deeply committed

lasting peace set out at the 6 March special European Council. We welcomed the joint statement by Ukraine and the US on a ceasefire proposal, humanitarian efforts and the resumption of US intelligence sharing and security assistance. The European Council called on Russia to show real political will … security and preparedness of member states. On the Middle East, leaders took stock of the latest developments and deplored the breakdown of the ceasefire in Gaza and the refusal of Hamas to hand over the remaining hostages. We called for the immediate return to full implementation

five - 500,000 people - facing starvation. This is evil beyond words. We cry out for urgent efforts to ensure an immediate ceasefire. The Government has been and will continue to be proactive in seeking to achieve all of these objectives and has objectively shown leadership at the international … resumed tenth emergency session on 24 and 26 October 2023, this country was among the first in the world to call for a ceasefire. This contributed to momentum towards the eventual call by the General Assembly for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in a resolution adopted by an overwhelming

Palestinian people. It offers no future. We have consistently called for all parties to return to talks aimed at immediately agreeing a ceasefire and hostage release deal. We have called for a massive, unimpeded scale-up of humanitarian aid into and throughout Gaza in accordance with international … refers. At the resumed tenth emergency session in October 2023, Ireland was among the first countries in the world to call for a ceasefire. Our leadership contributed to momentum towards the eventual call by the General Assembly for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in a resolution adopted

which has borne the brunt of the overwhelming Israeli response day after day, week after week, month after month, with only a short ceasefire of respite. Ireland is a small country but I hope it is one with a strong moral compass. Irish people know that what … however distant it may seem from today’s grim perspective. Let us be honest about where we are - rather than working for a ceasefire, the release of hostages and the surging of humanitarian aid into Gaza, as leaders from all parts of the world have called for, Israel

Gaza. We must see further sanctions if Israel does not end this military offensive. We call for urgent efforts to ensure an immediate ceasefire. Of course, we call for the release of all remaining hostages. The situation for Gazans today is worse than it has been … aimed at inflicting on Palestinians conditions of life increasingly incompatible with their continued existence in Gaza as a group.”. A fragile and imperfect ceasefire at the start of the year, which provided a brief glimmer of hope to Israelis and Palestinians alike, has been replaced by the resumption

Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the work of the US government in securing a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15220/25

Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagements with his European counterparts regarding the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4882/25

Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his response to repeated breaches by Israel of the ceasefire in Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4883/25