Photograph: EPATens of thousands of Palestinian civilians still face “significant risk” of starvation in Gaza, despite an increase in humanitarian aid since a fragile ceasefire was brokered, Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee has said. Ireland is absolutely committed to that,” Ms McEntee said. “That’s very much on the table and I think that’s where it needs to remain,” Ms McEntee said. Ms McEntee, who was speaking before her first meeting of EU foreign ministers, said the Government was committed to passing the Occupied Territories Bill. “It’s not down to my personal opinion here, this is about what’s possible, what’s not, what’s workable here and what’s not,” Ms McEntee said.

Source: The Irish Times November 20, 2025 18:26 UTC