GAA and GPA express ‘deep concerns’ about crisis in Gaza and call for immediate ceasefire
An Antrim supporter raises a Palestine flag before the Leinster SHC round five match against Carlow at Corrigan Park in Belfast. Photo: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile
The GAA and GPA have expressed their “deep concerns” about the ongoing situation in Gaza.
In a joint-statement, the organisations called for an “immediate and sustained ceasefire” and announced that they will be making a donation to the Irish Red Cross to support relief work in Gaza.
The statement reads: “The GAA and the GPA share the deep concerns expressed by many of our members about the ongoing humanitarian crisis and escalating violence in Gaza.
“We support the Irish Government and international community’s calls for an immediate and sustained ceasefire which will allow aid to reach Gaza and for all hostages to be released.
“We will be donating to the Irish Red Cross to support relief work in Gaza.”
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