Local Rep 'cautiously optimistic' about Gaza Ceasefire. A ceasefire deal for Gaza is due to be signed off on by the Israeli Government later.
The plan will see the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners; as well as the lifting of restrictions on aid and food deliveries to civilians in Gaza. Israel's prime minister says initial steps in the US-backed plan voted on by cabinet ministers this afternoon.
Labour representative, Liam van der Spek, believes that we have to hope there is more to come following a ceasefire in Gaza. He called for the European Union and the Irish government to do more support the people of Palestine.
Mr van der Spek believes that Ireland could put more pressure on countries inside the EU, to put more serious sanctions on Israel. He was speaking to Maitiú Monaghan on The Wider View
