Ireland's leadership has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Labour leader Ivana Bacik calling attention to the violence. Although Ireland, Spain, and Norway were pioneers in recognizing Palestine, they struggled to rally broader support among other nations. Martin acknowledged a lack of success in persuading EU member states to join in recognition efforts. The discussion includes hopes to redefine genocide criteria, amidst criticisms of Israel's military actions against Palestinians. Domestic political tensions are also highlighted, particularly regarding Social Democrats' member Eoin Hayes and shares linked to Israeli military operations.
Some countries have been claiming that Israel's 'slaughter' of Palestinians does not constitute genocide, which means a policy of deliberate attempted extermination of an entire people.
We're hoping that we will broaden the criteria by which Genocide is judged by the Geneva Convention.
Gaza was being 'methodically and systematically erased by Israel in its systematic campaign, without restriction.'
Ireland, Spain and Norway had initiated recognition, followed by Slovenia, in partnership with the Arab states.
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