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An Irish citizen who was reunited with his children in Dublin last year after the death of their mother in Gaza, has said that his father and two brothers, who are also Irish citizens, have been unable to flee the war-torn enclave.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin said that the Government is still trying to help around 40 dependents of Irish citizens escape the region.

In late November, Mr El-Astal's brother-in-law Mohammed managed to get his three-year-old son Ali and his one-year-old daughter Sara out of Gaza as part of the evacuation of around 50 Irish citizens and their dependents from the region. He said contact with them has been sporadic as they have no access to electricity, the internet or smart phones.

He said his worry about the safety of his family members is compounded by the grief he is still coming to terms with following the death of his wife and brother, along with the challenge of caring for his two young children. The Department of Foreign Affairs has said that it has assisted 95 Irish citizens and their dependents in leaving Gaza.

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