Ireland condemns Israeli strikes on Gaza

Ireland's Taoiseach Micheál Martin late on Wednesday said he "strongly" condemns Israel's strikes in Gaza that left more than 100 dead.

"I urge all parties to adhere to, and implement, the ceasefire agreement and call for a surge in humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. The latest loss of so many innocent lives, including dozens of children, is absolutely appalling," Martin said in a statement posted to X.

"International law must be respected. All parties need to honour the commitments they made and to work to ensure that the other elements of the plan can move forward. Too many people have suffered and died already".