A Clare MEP claims all Israel is achieving in its ongoing onslaught on Gaza and Lebanon is “creating a new army” that it will have to fight in the future.
It comes as the country’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on UN peacekeepers to withdraw from combat areas in the Middle East.
At least four civilians have been killed and dozens are injured after an Israeli air strike on a tent encampment housing displaced Palestinians on the grounds of a hospital in Central Gaza.
As Israel continues to divide its focus between Gaza and Lebanon, the Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen has accused UNIFIL peacekeepers in South Lebanon of being a “useless” force, and has also called for them to withdraw.
Scariff-based Independent Member of the European Parliament Michael McNamara says by continually orphaning children in the Middle East, Israel is radicalising the future members of Hamas and Hezbollah.
According to the United Nations, five peacekeepers , two of which have been identified as Sri Lankan members have been injured by tank fire from the Israeli Defence Forces.
Israel has pledged to investigate the attack at the” highest levels” and the incident has been condemned by the International Community.
Currently, 340 Irish peacekeepers are operating in Lebanon, all of which are safe and accounted for.
Tánaiste Micheál Martin has condemned the strike but insists Hezbollah also have to play their part to de-escalate tensions in the region.
A MidWest Political analyst believes the outcome of the impending US Presidential election will have a huge bearing on the future of the conflict.
Dr Scott Fitzsimmons from the University of Limerick claims the language used by Donald Trump on the matter is worrying.
