Harris rejects Israeli criticism that he failed to mention hostages in Dáil speech

In his first address to the Dail, Taoiseach Simon Harris said,"I want to work every day to improve the lives of all". Video: Oireachtas TV

“By any fair analysis Ireland has always condemned the atrocity Hamas committed on October 7th and called for hostages to be released. The Taoiseach has repeatedly said it,” said the spokesman. In its statement, the Israeli foreign ministry claimed Harris “forgot” to “mention the 133 Israeli hostages who have been rotting in Hamas tunnels for the past six months”.

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