The Tánaiste said that a cessation in violence allows for diplomacy and dialogue.

Simon Harris said he was concerned that the situation could lead to Irish aid stocks in Jordan not being able to reach their destination.

Taoiseach Simon Harris is in Washington DC to meet US president Joe Biden.

Israel has said the hostages were killed shortly before its forces reached the tunnel in Rafah in which they were found.

Israel says the group were killed shortly before its forces reached the tunnel in which they were discovered.

Simon Harris made the comments as Ireland is to formally recognise a Palestinian state in a joint move with Norway and Spain

The debate, listed for Tuesday, will be led by the Opposition SDLP