Taoiseach says world ‘not doing enough’ ahead of first meeting with Palestine leader since state recognition [Video]

TAOISEACH SIMON HARRIS is set to meet with President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas today for the first time since Ireland formally recognised the state of Palestine in May.

World leaders are in New York this week at the United Nations headquarters, where Israel’s war on Gaza and the escalating conflict between Israel and Lebanon are major concerns – though Harris says there is still not enough being done internationally to push for a ceasefire.

Israel inflicted a day of fatal violence on Lebanon yesterday as it struck more than 1,300 sites, killing 492 people – including 35 children and 58 women – and injuring 1,645 others. At the same time, it continues to land strikes on Gaza, where more than 41,000 people have been killed since last October.

In their meeting today, Harris and Abbas are expected to discuss efforts for a ceasefire and for the release Israeli hostages, as well as the urgent need for aid …