Dublin Urges EU to Reassess Ties with Israel Amid Gaza Crisis

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris has called on the European Union to reevaluate its partnership with Israel, citing ongoing human rights violations and the urgent need for accountability in Gaza. His remarks follow a recent attack on the Al-Tabi’in School in Gaza City, which resulted in significant civilian casualties. Harris expressed horror at the "undoubted war crimes" committed in the region, emphasizing that those responsible must face justice. The Prime Minister's concerns are heightened by a report from the United Nations indicating a drastic reduction in aid deliveries to Gaza, which have fallen from an average of 169 trucks per day in April to fewer than 80 in recent months. Harris highlighted the dire situation, noting that approximately 490 schools in Gaza have been bombed or damaged since the onset of the conflict. He described the images emerging from the Al-Tabi’in School as "gut-wrenching." Harris's statement reflects a broader concern for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where over 80% of the population has been subjected to evacuation orders since October of the previous year. He pointed out the tragic irony that when people are ordered to leave their homes, they often have no choice but to seek refuge in schools, which are now also under threat. In light of these developments, Harris's call for a reassessment of EU-Israel relations underscores the urgent need for a coordinated international response to the escalating violence and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.