Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that the world has "failed Palestine" and that when the true horrors of Gaza "are finally and fully revealed, it will shame the world".
Mr Martin made these comments during his address to the United Nations General in New York, where he also criticised last year's peace plan for Gaza, stating that it has not "changed the reality on the ground".
"When the full truth of what has happened - what is still happening - in Gaza is finally known, when the evidence is gathered, when the testimonies are heard, when the true horrors are finally and fully revealed, it will shame the world", Mr Martin said, which was met with a huge round of applause.
Mr Martin also heavily criticised attempts to make the potential of a two state solution "impossible.
"This is not some mad conspiracy theory," he said. "It is the stated intent of the Prime Minister of Israel, who said clearly that 'we are going to fulfil our promise that there will be no Palestinian state. This place belongs to us,' as he permitted the E1 settlement development in East Jerusalem".
The Taoiseach said that most countries have worked towards pushing back against "the illegal and violent settler occupation of Palestinian land in the West Bank", but did warn that time is running out.
He said: "Violent settlers continue to act with near-total impunity, while Palestinian communities face a sustained campaign of displacement and destruction - amounting to ethnic cleansing".
According to Micheál Martin, the only viable solution to ending decades of conflict, death and violence is a State of Palestine and a State of Israel living side-by-side.
He also said the United States and Iran must return to the negotiations table and bring a peaceful conclusion to this conflict.
"We need to get back to meaningful, good-faith negotiations by all sides," he said. "If we are to build greater stability, Iran must never have a nuclear weapon. Iran's destabilising influence across the region must cease".
Mr Martin also called on the international community not to walk away from bodies like the UN and also criticised efforts to undermine the International Criminal Court, while reminding the audience of what can be achieved in the UN, including reducing poverty.
He added that the world must do more when it comes to peace and security, human rights and development, frequently referring to Russia's war in Ukraine in his speech.
"Russia could halt its brutal attacks at any time. Yet it refuses to do so," he said. "Russia's actions have already had direct global impact, including increased food and energy costs".
Mr Martin also mentioned the war in Sudan, women's rights in Afghanistan, as well as paying tribute to peacekeepers ahead of the ending of the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon, as well as sharing his concerns for the LGBTQI+ community.
He also made a case for Ireland to be part of the UN's Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term.
This comes as Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu was met with a mix of cheers, boos and a major walkout during his UN address yesterday.
During his speech, Mr Netanyahu played down settler violence and said that it was down to the work of "a handful of young juvenile delinquents". (All quotes according to RTÉ).
