Mon Sep 23 22:55:42 UTC 2024: ## Taoiseach Harris Calls for Accountability from Israel at UN General Assembly
**New York, NY** – Irish Taoiseach Simon Harris has called for greater international pressure on Israel at the United Nations General Assembly, arguing that the country’s actions in the Middle East conflict represent a blatant disregard for international law.
Harris, speaking to reporters in New York, expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in the region, particularly the recent Israeli bombardment of Lebanon, which resulted in the deaths of almost 500 people. He also drew attention to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where a year of conflict has left no fully operating hospital, limited access to food and aid, and widespread displacement.
The Taoiseach highlighted the devastating impact of the conflict on children, particularly in Gaza, citing the Palestinian Prime Minister’s emotional account of the suffering witnessed in the region. “Children losing limbs, children losing life, children losing parents,” he said, emphasizing the need for the international community to act decisively.
Harris argued that while the world rightly condemns Russia’s actions, there is a disturbing inconsistency in the application of international law when it comes to Israel’s actions. He urged world leaders attending the UN General Assembly to “call out” Israel for its “breaches” of international law and ensure a more consistent approach to addressing humanitarian crises across the globe.
**This article was originally published on The Journal.ie.**
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