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Europe could be doing a ‘hell of a lot more’ to reach ceasefire in Gaza

Source: PA Wire

Europe could be doing a “hell of a lot more” in bringing about a ceasefire in Gaza and on sanctioning Israel, the Irish premier has said.

Simon Harris made the comments on the day that Ireland formally recognised a Palestinian state in a joint move with Norway and Spain.

The Palestinian flag has been flown at the home of the Irish Parliament, Leinster House.

Speaking as he arrived for the Cabinet meeting where the Government agreed to the formal recognition, the Taoiseach said the European Union has the power to sanction Israel

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