Social Democratic and Labour Party
SDLP MPs back an immediate ceasefire in Gaza ahead of a Commons Opposition Day debate. Leader Colum Eastwood MP cites 30,000 deaths and threatened IDF action in Rafah, and says the international community has enabled genocide.
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Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls for an immediate unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, condemning the Israeli bombardment of the city and cuts to emergency service communications. He says over 7,000 Palestinians have been killed and urges an international intervention to facilitate peace talks.
International affairs Issue: Israeli bombardment of Gaza City and communications cuts Original release: Time is of the essence to achieve immediate ceasefire – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan calls for ceasefires to end collective punishment and loss of life in Gaza and urges the international community and Irish government to enforce international law. He also calls for the Israeli Ambassador to Ireland to lose diplomatic status.
International affairs Original release: Ceasefires needed to end collective punishment and devastating loss of life in Gaza – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill calls for an immediate, unconditional and complete ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages and immediate delivery of aid, while urging international action for a viable Palestinian state.
International affairs Original release: ‘We demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza’ – O’Neill tells major London demo (opens in a new tab)
The Green Party Northern Ireland condemns the killing of civilians by both Hamas and the State of Israel, calls for renewed peace efforts and a just settlement, and urges Israel to halt retaliatory attacks on Gaza while urging Hamas to release hostages.
International affairs Original release: Green Party statement on ongoing conflict in Israel & Palestine (opens in a new tab)
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls for an immediate Gaza ceasefire and urgent humanitarian access, telling a London solidarity demonstration that Israel must grant the UN and aid agencies access and stop the bombing and blockade of Gaza.
International affairs Issue: London Gaza solidarity demonstration October 2023 Original release: ‘All efforts must focus on Gaza ceasefire’ – Finucane tells hundreds of thousands at London solidarity demo (opens in a new tab)
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, National Chairperson and South Antrim MLA, welcomes the Gaza ceasefire but says it must lead to a permanent peace settlement and a sovereign Palestinian state. He warns that Israel's past bad faith is a concern for implementation and calls for aid flows and prisoner…
International affairs Issue: Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement reported January 2025 Original release: Ceasefire must lead to a permanent peace settlement, and realisation of a sovereign Palestinian state – Kearney (opens in a new tab)