A Clare Politics Professor believes sympathies with Israel could soon run out, if they continue their indiscriminate bombing campaign on the Gaza strip.
It comes as the death toll in the region is now estimated to have risen to 1,300 following retaliatory airstrikes against Islamic Extremist group Hamas.
The United Nations is now pleading for a humanitarian corridor to be established in the region to provide urgent aid and medical supplies to suffering civilians.
The Gaza strip is currently one of two Palestinian territories governed by Islamist extremist group Hamas and although the area has a landmass just 10% the size of Clare, at 365 square kilometres, the population is 2.5million.
Israel and Palestine have been engaged in intermittent hostilities since 1948, the complex conflict has largely centred around Israeli demands for security and Palestine’s aspirations for a sovereign state.
However, in a major escalation of fighting this weekend , Hamas launched a series of attacks including one at the Israeli Supernova music festival, which saw over 250 people killed.
Among those who lost their lives was Irish Israeli citizen, Kim Damti.
Laois Fianna Fáil Deputy, Barry Cowen says its been a devastating time for the family.
The killings have led to an outpouring of sympathies from the International community, with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar stating Israel has the right to defend itself as long as the response is proportionate.
However in response to the attacks, Israel has since launched retaliatory airstrikes on the Gaza strip with the goal of wiping out Hamas.
The United Nations have now estimated that the death toll has reached at least 1,300 and has accused both sides of committing war crimes.
Newmarket-On-Fergus Native and Professor of politics at DCU Donnacha O’Beacháin believes the atrocities committed could soon turn public opinion against Israel.
A vigil will be held in Solidarity with Palestinian community in Ennis on Saturday.
Zoe Lawlor, who is the Regional Spokesperson for the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign, believes the violence will only stop when Israeli’s occupation comes to an end.
You can listen to the full interview below.
