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Israel’s decision to approve new settlements shows contempt for peace- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

The decision by Israeli authorities to approve the building of new and illegal settlement colonies in the West Bank shows a complete disregard and contempt for peace, Sinn Féin’s Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Seán Crowe TD, said today. On Sunday Israeli authorities in Jerusalem approved the building of 1,200 new illegal settlement units in the occupied […]

Crowe welcomes Israeli and Palestinian talks

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, has welcomed the re-opening of peace talks between the Israeli and Palestinian authorities. Crowe said that a solution to the conflict will only be found through open, frank, and inclusive talks. Deputy Crowe said: “I welcome that the Israeli and Palestinian authorities agreed […]

Sinn Féin opposes sending Irish troops to Golan Heights- Crowe and MacLochlainn

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokespersons on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, and Defence, Pádraig MacLochlainn, have stated that the party opposes the Government’s plan to send Irish Defence Force soldiers to the Golan Heights. The Government proposal would see up to 150 Irish troops being sent to serve on the UNDOF (United Nations Disengagement Observer Force) mission […]

Government needs to be more forceful on illegal settlements- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, has called on the government to be more forceful and vocal on illegal Israeli settlements, and accused them of becoming more anodyne on the issue during its EU Presidency. Crowe was speaking after he received a reply to a Parliamentary Question he received […]