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Fri 07 Jul 2008Martin voices concerns over Israel's barrier
MIDDLE EAST:MINISTER FOR Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin yesterday raised concerns about the impact of Israel's separation barrier on Palestinian economic and social development in the West Bank during a meeting with his Israeli counterpart, Tzipi Livni.
Mr Martin, whose first visit to the region as Minister for Foreign Affairs coincides with the fourth anniversary of an International Court of Justice ruling declaring the barrier illegal, viewed sections of it during a visit to Aida refugee camp in Bethlehem.
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