Israel 'behaving like a rogue state', says Coveney [Ireland Minister for Enterprise]

RTÉ News ^ | Tuesday, 13 Feb 2024 12:52

[Olog-hai]

Minister for Enterprise Simon Coveney has accused Israel of “behaving like a rogue state” after its latest military action in Rafah. […]

Mr. Coveney said that it is not acceptable to “behave like a monster to defeat a monster,” which is what, he said, Israel is now doing.

“We are witnessing Israel behaving like a like a rogue state, quite frankly,” he said. “They’re ignoring the International Court of Justice. They seem now to even be ignoring their closest allies in countries like the United States and the UK, who are clearly calling for restraint, looking for the basis of a ceasefire, wanting to work with Israel to bring an end to this savagery that is continuing in Gaza. I think those of us who contribute to international calls for a ceasefire need to intensify those calls now.”

Speaking as he arrived for this morning’s Cabinet meeting, the minister said Ireland has been using its voice internationally to build consensus within the European Union to stop this “madness” and it needed to continue to do this forcefully. …

[ClearCase_guy]

it is not acceptable to “behave like a monster to defeat a monster,”

So ... virtually everything the Allies did in WWII was unacceptable?

[Gay State Conservative]

Ireland (my ancestral homeland),once a proud and decent country,has become just another tawdry little European cesspool thanks to membership in the European Union.

[Gay State Conservative]

Well,Ireland *was* neutral during the war. A nation of cowards expecting other nations to react in a cowardly way to desperate attacks by neighbors.

[Olog-hai]

Who knows . . . “neutral” Ireland’s politicians from back in the day might have said exactly that if the talking points were fed to them.

[Jan_Sobieski]

I predict Ireland will convert to Islam early before they are conquered by the sword

[Olog-hai]

I’d sure like to know what “rogue state” gives civilians advance warning of military incursion.

Lots of people in Ireland involved in a backlash against their domestic policies; of course, the client state government in Dublin labels them “far right”. Lots of new videos online; one of their uniting slogans is “Ireland First” . . .

[Olog-hai]

Lots of people on the ground asserting their nationalism; more than you might think.

[wita]

The Ministers definition of madness and mine seem to be at odds.

[ComputerGuy]

...They're ignoring the International Court of Justice...

[Gay State Conservative]

Yup...”far right” is a favorite phrase with the European press. Anyone who supports border controls,is inclined to respect Christianity or is inclined to cherish traditional values...is “far right”.

[Paladin2]

Simon Coveney sounds like a Jihad enabler.

[mjp]

Israel has the right to defend itself against ongoing threats and attacks from terrorist organizations such as Hamas.
The recent military action in Rafah by Israel is a response to the constant barrage of rockets fired into Israeli territory, endangering the lives of its citizens.
The conflict in Gaza is complex, with Hamas using civilian areas to launch attacks, putting innocent lives at risk.
Israel makes efforts to minimize civilian casualties and often provides advance warnings before carrying out military operations.
Israel adheres to international law and the rules of armed conflict, despite the unique security challenges it faces.
Labeling Israel as a "rogue state" oversimplifies the situation and fails to acknowledge its legitimate security concerns.

[californian by choice]

It does not behave like a rogue state, but rather like a state that fights to survive

[kenmcg]

.....and so it goes, bravo to Israel, the old adage stands, “hurt my people suffer the consequences”.

[libertylover]

Mr. Coveney said that it is not acceptable to “behave like a monster to defeat a monster,”

Why do they never encourage Hamas to stop acting like a monster and surrender?

[EinNYC]

What do you do with a drunken commie, what do you do with a drunken commie, what do you do with a drunken commie, ear-li in the morning?

You ignore him like the muzzlime-loving trash he is.

[Tom Tetroxide]

If defending yourself from a group of people who are dedicated to seeing you eliminated from the Earth is going rogue, then bring on more rogue!

[Jan_Sobieski]

Good to hear

[dfwgator]

This coming from the country that was neutral during WWII.