The Clare chair of Sadaka, the Ireland Palestine Alliance, has criticised the US for perceived hypocrisy regarding its support for Israel.
It comes ahead of a meeting of the UN General Assembly this afternoon, where an “immediate humanitarian ceasfire” is set to be discussed.
As the bombardment of Gaza continues, the World Health Organisation is pleading with Israel to spare the territory’s 11 remaining hospitals.
Just 66 days ago, the total number of functional health facilities in Gaza stood at 36, meaning less than a third remain.
More than 18,200 Palestinians have been killed since October 7th as a result of the bombardment and the UN World Food Programme has estimated that half the population is currently starving.
Following a joint motion put forward by Councillors Donna McGettigan and Liam Grant at last night’s meeting of Clare County Council, the local authority has endorsed calls for a trade embargo on Israeli goods as well as an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.
Lahinch Green Party Councillor Grant believes even when problems exist overseas, their solutions can be rooted in community action.
The 193-member UN General Assembly will meet today to discuss an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire” and will most likely pass a draft resolution with similar wording to the one which was vetoed by the US in the Security Council last week.
Today’s vote will not have no veto option and while General Assembly resolutions are not legally binding, they have been known to put pressure on governments.
Chair of Sadaka, the Ireland Palestine Alliance, Kilmaley native Eamon Meehan says it defies logic for the US to condemn the actions of Russia in Ukraine but support those of Israel in Gaza.
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