'Appalling act of barbarism' Laois response to Kim Damti death

A Laois TD has joined in expressions of sympathy at the murder of Kim Damti in Israel.

Deputy Charlie Flanagan described the young woman's death at the hands of Hamas as an "appalling act of barbarism".

Ms Damti, 22, was attending a music festival near the Gaza strip when the attack took place. Her mother Jennifer Damti (née Cooper) is from Coolrain in Laois.

“I wish to offer my sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Irish citizen Kim Damti who was brutally murdered by terrorists in Israel last week.

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“This appalling act of barbarism must only reinforce the resolve of all out citizens towards ensuring that terrorism has no place in civilised society.

“We must all work to preserve and maintain democratic principles and rule of law," Dep Flanagan said.