Closest matches to “SDLP backs immediate ceasefire in Gaza”
From other parties, ranked by how close their text is in meaning. Close in meaning is not the same as agreeing. Include SDLP · Back to the release
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Time is of the essence to achieve immediate ceasefire – Kearney
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)
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Ceasefires needed to end collective punishment and devastating loss of life in Gaza – Sheehan
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)
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‘We demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza’ – O’Neill tells major London demo
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)
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Green Party statement on ongoing conflict in Israel & Palestine
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)
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‘All efforts must focus on Gaza ceasefire’ – Finucane tells hundreds of thousands at London solidarity demo
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)
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Ceasefire must lead to a permanent peace settlement, and realisation of a sovereign Palestinian state – Kearney
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)
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‘Urgent, universal collective action’ needed to end Israeli impunity in Gaza – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls for "urgent, universal collective action" to end Israeli impunity in Gaza after the Assembly backed a motion condemning it, citing deaths, child malnutrition and destroyed health and water systems.
International affairs Health Issue: Assembly motion condemning Israeli impunity in Gaza Original release: ‘Urgent, universal collective action’ needed to end Israeli impunity in Gaza – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Siege of Gaza must end now – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA calls for an immediate end to the siege of Gaza, urging full arms embargoes, economic and political sanctions on Israel and unimpeded humanitarian aid, after the Assembly backed a motion on the situation.
International affairs Issue: Assembly motion on Gaza forced starvation and humanitarian access Original release: Siege of Gaza must end now – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Derry-Strabane Council Votes To Officially Support Expelling The Israeli Ambassador
People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin says Derry and Strabane Council passed his motion calling on the Irish and British governments to back an immediate halt to the bombardment and siege of Gaza and the expulsion of Israeli ambassadors, with Independent and SDLP support while Sinn Féin…
International affairs Local government Issue: Derry and Strabane Council motion on Gaza and Israeli ambassadors Original release: Derry-Strabane Council Votes To Officially Support Expelling The Israeli Ambassador (opens in a new tab)
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Assembly must continue to stand in solidarity with Palestinian people – Sheehan
Sinn Féin's Pat Sheehan says the party will table an Assembly motion on Tuesday calling on Israel to end forced starvation in Gaza, citing the Global Day of Action for Gaza. He calls for unrestricted humanitarian aid, a ceasefire and steps toward a Palestinian state with Jerusalem's eastern sector…
International affairs Original release: Assembly must continue to stand in solidarity with Palestinian people – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Israel is undermining the prospect of peace in Gaza – Kearney
SDLP... no. Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls for a step change in international action against Israel's attempts to undermine a durable peace process in Gaza, after plans to broker a peace plan were dismissed by the Israeli government. He urges the US to press Netanyahu to accept the agreement…
International affairs Issue: Israeli government dismissal of Gaza peace plan Original release: Israel is undermining the prospect of peace in Gaza – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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They Are Bombing Gaza Again – Mobilise And Protest
People Before Profit calls for mass direct action and protests this Saturday after Israel resumed bombing Gaza, urging the government to expel Israel's ambassador, boycott its products and stop US use of Shannon as a transit base.
International affairs Issue: Israel resumes bombing of Gaza after ceasefire ends Original release: They Are Bombing Gaza Again – Mobilise And Protest (opens in a new tab)
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UK recognition of Palestine must be followed by robust action to end Israel’s occupation, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood welcomes the UK's formal recognition of the State of Palestine as historic but says it must be backed by immediate action. She calls for an end to arms sales to Israel, a ban on trade with illegal settlements, sanctions, and an immediate Gaza ceasefire with full…
International affairs Issue: UK recognition of Palestinian statehood Original release: UK recognition of Palestine must be followed by robust action to end Israel’s occupation, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Opportunity for peace shouldn’t be overlooked – Beattie
UUP Justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MLA says the Middle East conflict must be ended and urges backing the 21-point plan, which he says sets out a route to a ceasefire, hostage and prisoner releases, aid, and a stabilisation force for Gaza. He also flags risks including Hamas's response and…
International affairs Original release: Opportunity for peace shouldn’t be overlooked – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza must end’ – Kearney tells Global Anti-Apartheid Conference on Palestine
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney told the Global Anti‑Apartheid Conference on Palestine that Israel’s war in Gaza constitutes genocide and must end, urging international pressure and a peace settlement for Palestinian self‑determination.
International affairs Issue: Israel's war in Gaza Original release: Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza must end’ – Kearney tells Global Anti-Apartheid Conference on Palestine (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast solidarity rally calls for unconditional ceasefire in Gaza
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney addressed a Belfast rally calling for an immediate, permanent and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, and says Sinn Féin will push for ethical investment motions in councils and for Irish government support for South Africa's ICJ case against Israel.
International affairs Original release: Belfast solidarity rally calls for unconditional ceasefire in Gaza (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin leaders meet with Ambassadors from Arab countries; ceasefire an immediate priority
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, after a delegation met ambassadors from Palestine and eight Arab states, says Israel's bombardment of Gaza amounts to collective punishment and breaches international law. She calls on the international community and EU to demand an immediate ceasefire.
International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin leaders meet with Ambassadors from Arab countries; ceasefire an immediate priority (opens in a new tab)
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Opposition motion on Gaza missed an opportunity to unite Assembly – Elliott
Ulster Unionist MLA Tom Elliott says the SDLP's opposition motion on Gaza missed a chance for cross-party unity, criticising its focus on Israel, calls to halt UK arms sales and use of the term genocide. He says his party's amendment, which was not selected, would have covered atrocities in Israel…
International affairs Issue: Assembly opposition motion on Gaza conflict debate Original release: Opposition motion on Gaza missed an opportunity to unite Assembly – Elliott (opens in a new tab)