Closest matches to “Hands Off Iran”
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Ireland must use full influence to end Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney, writing for An Phoblacht as National Chairperson, calls on Ireland to use all its influence to end Israel's war in Gaza and the West Bank, urging a permanent ceasefire and recognition of the state of Palestine.
International affairs Original release: Ireland must use full influence to end Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Wanting peace is not a weakness - in fact creating peace is far harder than fighting wars
UUP calls for a long-term ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, with evacuation of the wounded and children, expanded humanitarian aid and UN-backed monitored safe zones, and the immediate unconditional release of all hostages.
International affairs Original release: Wanting peace is not a weakness - in fact creating peace is far harder than fighting wars (opens in a new tab)
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UK Prime Minister must take diplomatic steps to tackle worsening situation in Gaza – Beattie
UUP MLA Doug Beattie says the UK Prime Minister must take diplomatic steps over the worsening situation in Gaza, and the party has written to him urging action. He calls for a long-term ceasefire, the release of hostages and unconditional humanitarian corridors, and says Israel must ensure aid…
International affairs Original release: UK Prime Minister must take diplomatic steps to tackle worsening situation in Gaza – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Time to end Israeli impunity in Gaza – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney will table an Assembly motion urging the British government to suspend arms sales to Israel and recognise Palestine, and asking the Irish government to enact the Occupied Territories Bill and halt Central Bank facilitation of Israeli war bonds.
International affairs Original release: Time to end Israeli impunity in Gaza – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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‘We will continue to reject the tide of militarism and fight for a peaceful world’ – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney accuses world powers that helped write international law of now dismantling it, and says the party will keep rejecting militarism. He points to the Palestinian and Cuban peoples as the focus of his concern.
International affairs Original release: ‘We will continue to reject the tide of militarism and fight for a peaceful world’ – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Ireland can be a voice for peace
SDLP MP Colum Eastwood says the US strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites have no basis in international law and risk a wider conflict, and calls on Ireland to use its influence with allies to de-escalate. He welcomes Tánaiste Simon Harris's planned talks with European Foreign Ministers and…
International affairs Original release: Eastwood: Ireland can be a voice for peace (opens in a new tab)
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Why we put forward our amendment on Gaza motion
The UUP Assembly Group says it has tabled an amendment to the Assembly motion on the war in Gaza, which it says keeps the call for a permanent ceasefire and aid access but adds condemnation of Hamas's 7 October 2023 attack and references to Iran's role. It urges the UK Government to press for a…
International affairs Original release: Why we put forward our amendment on Gaza motion (opens in a new tab)
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Most vulnerable paying the price for war in Middle East – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney condemns US and Israeli military action against Iran as an unlawful expansionist push, and says the UK joining the war is reckless. He calls for urgent calming of hostilities, an end to fighting and a return to diplomacy.
International affairs Issue: US and Israel military operations against Iran Original release: Most vulnerable paying the price for war in Middle East – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: UK needs to stop dragging feet on recognising Palestine
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says Prime Minister Keir Starmer must stop delaying recognition of the Palestinian state, criticising his plan to move towards recognition in September unless Israel meets certain conditions. She calls the approach irrational and insulting, and urges a stronger response…
International affairs Original release: Hanna: UK needs to stop dragging feet on recognising Palestine (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 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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‘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 Original release: ‘Urgent, universal collective action’ needed to end Israeli impunity in Gaza – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes suspension of arms export licenses to Israel
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes the UK Government's decision to suspend 30 arms export licences to Israel after legal advice flagged a clear risk of serious violations of international humanitarian law. He calls on Israel to halt the conflict and on Hamas to release hostages.
International affairs Original release: Eastwood welcomes suspension of arms export licenses to Israel (opens in a new tab)
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‘Through strong, unified international pressure, we can bring this genocide to an end’ – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Party Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA reports on a Palestine solidarity event in west Belfast hosted with Palestinian Ambassador Husam Zomlot, and calls for strong, unified international pressure to end the war in Gaza and hold Israeli leaders to account.
International affairs Original release: ‘Through strong, unified international pressure, we can bring this genocide to an end’ – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney warns of a new Israeli offensive in Gaza
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney warns of a new Israeli military offensive in Gaza, citing Cairo talks and reported ultimatums tied to Palestinian disarmament. He says the humanitarian situation is deteriorating and calls for the EU-Israel Association Agreement to be terminated and…
International affairs Issue: Reported Israeli ultimatum and new Gaza offensive warnings after Cairo talks Original release: Kearney warns of a new Israeli offensive in Gaza (opens in a new tab)
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Diplomacy needed to end ‘catastrophe’ unfolding in Middle East – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls for immediate de-escalation and negotiations over the Middle East, condemning the US and Israeli attacks on Iran as illegal and criticising the British government's decision to join them. He also attacks the DUP's support for the war and its effect on energy bills.
International affairs Issue: Sinn Féin Assembly motion condemning US and Israeli attacks on Iran Original release: Diplomacy needed to end ‘catastrophe’ unfolding in Middle East – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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‘Starmer welcoming Israeli president highlights his moral bankruptcy’ – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard criticises Keir Starmer for welcoming Israeli president Isaac Herzog to Downing Street and calls on the British government to impose sanctions on Israel and demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
International affairs Original release: ‘Starmer welcoming Israeli president highlights his moral bankruptcy’ – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Adams on his meeting with Ismail Haniyeh
Former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams recalls his 2009 meeting in Gaza with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, whom he says was willing to reach an accommodation with Israel. He calls for an end to the Gaza conflict, an end to arms supplies to Israel and implementation of international law.
International affairs Original release: Gerry Adams on his meeting with Ismail Haniyeh (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Trump-Netanyahu ‘deal’ will not bring lasting peace to Palestine
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP warns that the Trump-Netanyahu 'peace deal' will not bring peace or justice to Palestinians, saying it risks worsening conditions in Gaza. She criticises Netanyahu's stated rejection of a Palestinian state and raises concerns about Trump and Tony Blair's roles in any…
International affairs Original release: Hanna: Trump-Netanyahu ‘deal’ will not bring lasting peace to Palestine (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin’s moral outrage rings hollow on Legacy and the Middle East
Upper Bann MLA Doug Beattie MC accuses the Irish Government of double standards, claiming it ignored its own role in the Troubles on legacy and that Irish airspace and Shannon Airport facilitate US operations in the Middle East. He also says Sinn Féin's criticism of the government on this is for…
International affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Dublin’s moral outrage rings hollow on Legacy and the Middle East (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Israel has completely disregarded international order
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP, speaking in an Urgent Question to the UK Foreign Minister, condemns Israel's disregard for international law and calls for UK sanctions on Israel over Gaza, Lebanon and threats to Irish UN peacekeepers.
International affairs Original release: Hanna: Israel has completely disregarded international order (opens in a new tab)