Cowen condemns killing in Gaza Strip 

Date: 3 May 2004

Policy Area: General Affairs and External Relations

Content Type: CFSP (Common Foreign and Security Policy) Statements

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Brian Cowen T.D., condemned yesterday's killing of a mother and her four children by Palestinian gunmen in the Gaza Strip. He offered his condolences to the relatives of the victims and expressed the hope that those injured in the attack would make a speedy recovery.

"The targeting of innocent children in a conflict of this kind must always be condemned" said the Minister. "The killing of children does not serve any legitimate cause and degrades any purpose which it purports to advance."


Document Type: Press Release
Document Sources: European Union (EU)
Subject: Incidents
Publication Date: 03/05/2004