Taoiseach accuses Israeli government of ‘genocidal intent from day one’ in Gaza

Irish leaders to push for peace in Palestinian territory and for a vote on sanctions on Israel at UN General Assembly

Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaks during a United Nations summit on Palestinians. Photograph: ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images
Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaks during a United Nations summit on Palestinians. Photograph: ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images
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Keith Duggan

Keith Duggan

Keith Duggan is Washington Correspondent of The Irish Times