Palestine flag flies at Leinster House as Ireland recognises State of Palestine

The Palestinian flag is flying outside Leinster House as the Government officially recognises the State of Palestine .

It will upgrade the Palestinian Mission in Ireland to an Embassy, subject to a formal request from the Palestinian authorities and the appointment of an Ambassador to Ireland from the State of Palestine, subject to a formal request and Government approval. The sustained Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip - specifically on the civilian population - as well as the denial of sufficient humanitarian aid over a sustained period of time, has made this process more urgent, sources told the Irish Mirror.

He also condemned the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Over the weekend, dozens were killed in Rafah during a strike on a tent camp. People had been told to move to Rafah amid ongoing attacks on the rest of Palestine. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the strike was a "tragic mishap. These comments were criticised by the Taoiseach.

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