Irish PM Condemns Israel's Actions in Gaza, Affirms Readiness to Recognize Palestinian State
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New Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris affirms willingness to recognize Palestinian state and condemns actions of both Hamas and Israel in Gaza conflict
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Harris calls situation in Gaza "revenge" and says Israel has "lost sense of humanity" through deliberate starvation
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Directly tells Israeli PM Netanyahu that Irish people are "repulsed" by Israel's actions and demands immediate ceasefire
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Reiterates Ireland's readiness to recognize state of Palestine, invoking Ireland's successful own peace process
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Notes absence of Israeli ambassador at speech and Ireland's strong pro-Palestinian stance historically