Deputy Ó Snodaigh said there must be action from the International Community and called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs to summon the Israeli Ambassador and expel him from the Country.
Speaking this morning Deputy Ó Snodaigh said:
“It looks as though this cold and calculated attack took place in international waters, in breach of all international maritime laws. There must be action from the international community.
“Foreign Affairs Minister Mícheál Martin must summon the Israeli Ambassador and expel him from the Country. Furthermore the preferential trade agreement with Israel must be ended.
“This was a humanitarian aid mission carrying 10,000 tonnes of aid to the besieged city of Gaza. The blockade of Gaza is illegal under International law.
“At all stage of preparations to join the flotilla the organisers reiterated non-violent and peaceful resistance to any boarding by Israeli army. The Israelis had nothing to fear from this flotilla.
“The attack has left up to 20 dead and fifty injured 10,000 tons of much needed aid wasted.
“My thoughts are with the families of those who died. They were courageous men and women as was each and every person on the flotilla.”
We are calling on all activists to get active as soon as possible. Contact the embassy and express your anger and contact local public reps expressing your desire that the Israeli Ambassador be expelled.
Please note the following protests, and attend if possible.
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