Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Notwithstanding any appeals that have been made to the Israeli Government, it is fair to assume, although disappointing that it is the case, that Israel is unlikely to heed the calls of the international community because the evidence we have, not only over the past year but for much longer, is that Israel does not need any words, only significant sanctions. There is no indication that such sanctions will be deployed against that regime. With the prospect of further attacks or further situations whereby peacekeepers are forced to return and remain in base, have there been any mitigation proposals to ensure an increase in supplies at each base so that in the event UNIFIL troops are expected to remain in base for a prolonged period, they will be adequately supplied?

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