On Friday’s Morning Focus Alan Morrissey was joined by Ray Murphy, Professor of Human Rights University of Galway to discuss the latest on the Israel/Hamas war.
The Palestinian Border Authority has published a list of 127 names which will be allowed to cross including two Irish dependents, as Israel surrounds Gaza City. Some 342 Palestinians and 42 others crossed the boarder yesterday, following around 400 on Wednesday.
In a statement, The Department of Foreign Affairs said it’s continuing to try to get these people included on the list to go through the Rafah Crossing in the coming days.
The Department of Foreign Affairs also said it’s working to get Irish citizens out of Gaza as soon as possible as Israel continues its aerial bombardment and ground invasion.
The Gazan Health Ministry says more than 9,000 have died there in Israeli airstrikes including more than 3,700 children since October 7th including 20 people who have reportedly been killed at a school-turned shelter for refugees.
Meanwhile, Israel’s military says it’s encircled Gaza City. This comes just as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Tel Aviv to demand the protection of Palestinian civilians. America is callling on Israel for a humanitarian pause, to protect civilians.
You can listen to the full interview below.
