While Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine continues, the sanctions against Russia and their effects are also followed. Finally, a parliamentarian in Ireland, who imposed sanctions on Russia for its attack on Ukraine, criticized the “double standards” applied to Ukraine and Palestine.
“THE DECISION OF SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA IS JUST, IT IS NOT CORRECT THAT THE SAME SANCTIONS ARE NOT APPLIED TO ISRAEL”
Irish MP Richard Boyd Barrett, in his speech in the Irish parliament, stated that the government’s decision to impose sanctions on Russia was justified, but it was not right to oppose the application of the same sanctions to Israel.
‘DOUBLE STANDARD’ accusation
Blaming the Irish government, which has imposed sanctions on Russia for its attack on Ukraine, of double standards for not applying the same sanctions to Israel, Barrett said, “We are happy to correctly use the strongest and most robust language to describe (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s crimes against humanity. You hear it, but you won’t use the same strong language to describe Israel’s treatment of Palestinians.” used the phrase.
“You DON’T WANT TO EVEN USE THE WORD APARTHEID”
In his speech, Barrett referred to Israel’s attacks on Gaza and violations of rights against Palestinians, saying, “Never mind the sanctions, you don’t even want to use the word apartheid.” said.
“THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SANCTIONS AGAINST PUTIN AND THEIR THINGS TAKES 5 DAYS”
“It took 5 days to impose sanctions against Putin and his thugs,” Barrett said. He criticized the government, using the phrase but alluding to the fact that sanctions would not be “useful” to those who have oppressed the Palestinians for 70 years.
Saying that Amnesty International has called for targeted sanctions against Israeli officials who perpetuate the apartheid system, Barrett said, “The sanctions are exactly the same as you launched against Vladimir Putin.” made his statement. (AA)