Israel’s dangerous escalation must be met by real action from international community
Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin Lynn Boylan has today condemned the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for breaking the ceasefire in Gaza and ordering “powerful strikes” on Gaza. MEP Boylan said: “Israel has repeatedly breached the ceasefire agreement and today has decided to recommence its brutal slaughter in Gaza. “The so-called Trump peace plan is… Continue Reading Israel’s dangerous escalation must be met by real action from international community
Boylan welcomes ICJ opinion on Israel’s aid obligations to Gaza
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has welcomed an opinion from the International Court of Justice on Israel’s aid obligations to Gaza. The Dublin MEP said: “I welcome the ICJ opinion that Israel is under an obligation to agree to, and facilitate relief schemes provided by impartial aid groups, and that they must meet the ‘basic… Continue Reading Boylan welcomes ICJ opinion on Israel’s aid obligations to Gaza
‘Gallant allies’ in Europe are complicit in genocide
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed Heather Humphreys for failing to recognise, or call out the role of the EU in facilitating Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Speaking after the Fine Gael presidential candidates speech on Friday, MEP Boylan said: “It’s abundantly clear that the EU is complicit in Isreal’s genocide in Gaza, spending the… Continue Reading ‘Gallant allies’ in Europe are complicit in genocide
No confidence in Ursula von der Leyen – MEPs Lynn Boylan and Kathleen Funchion
Sinn Féin MEP’s have again voted no confidence in Ursula von der Leyen in the European Parliament this afternoon. Both Von der Leyen and her commission have consistently acted against the best interests of people across Europe. It’s time for them to step down. Lynn Boylan MEP said: “Both Kathleen Funchion and I have once again… Continue Reading No confidence in Ursula von der Leyen – MEPs Lynn Boylan and Kathleen Funchion
Reported plans to drop services from Occupied Territories bill are utterly shameful
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed reports that the government is preparing to drop services from the Occupied Territories Bill. The Dublin MEP said: “I’m really concerned at the reports that the government is preparing to drop services from The Occupied Territories Bill amid pressure from businesses. “If this true, then it it will… Continue Reading Reported plans to drop services from Occupied Territories bill are utterly shameful
EU must call for safe passage of aid flotilla after latest drone attacks – Boylan
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan will write to the EU commission to demand they call for safe passage of the Sumud aid flotilla after it was attacked again last night. The Dublin MEP said: “There was 11 attacks on ships in the Sumud aid flotilla last night. “One ship, ‘The Spectre’ – the ship carrying… Continue Reading EU must call for safe passage of aid flotilla after latest drone attacks – Boylan
Occupied Territories bill must urgently be passed in full – Boylan
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has said that The Occupied Territories Bill must urgently be passed in full, as momentum builds for imposing sanctions on Israel. The Dublin MEP said: “The long overdue comments from Ursula Von Der Leyen last week have brought fresh energy to calls for imposing sanctions on Israel. “While there hasn’t… Continue Reading Occupied Territories bill must urgently be passed in full – Boylan
Jim Gavin’s comments on Gaza and Triple Lock utterly shocking – Lynn Boylan MEP
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has described comments from Jim Gavin, Fianna Fáil’s candidate for the presidential election, as utterly shocking. The Dublin MEP said: “Jim Gavin’s comments to the media about both the Triple Lock, and what is happening in Gaza, are utterly shocking. “To speak about Israel’s heinous actions by saying that their… Continue Reading Jim Gavin’s comments on Gaza and Triple Lock utterly shocking – Lynn Boylan MEP
Von Der Leyen’s criticisms of Israel’s actions are too little, too late – Boylan
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has said that criticisms of, and proposed sanctions on Israel from Ursula Von Der Leyen are far too long overdue, and do not go far enough. Speaking after Ursula Von Der Leyen made her ‘State of the Union’ address in Strasbourg, the Dublin MEP said: “Ursula Von Der Leyen has… Continue Reading Von Der Leyen’s criticisms of Israel’s actions are too little, too late – Boylan
Suspected drone attack is blatant attempt to intimidate aid flotilla – Boylan
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed a suspected drone attack on a ship in the aid flotilla to Gaza. The Dublin MEP said: “It’s clear that the suspected drone attack last night is a blatant attempt to intimidate those taking part in the flotilla. “The ship ‘family’ was struck late last night, while no… Continue Reading Suspected drone attack is blatant attempt to intimidate aid flotilla – Boylan
