How Israel are allowed to participate in Eurovision – and all the countries saying they shouldn’t
There are boycotters and supporters In protest over the war in Gaza, five countries have boycotted the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, which began this week in Austria’s capital Vienna. In spite of the boycotts over Israel’s participation, the annual international music pageant watched and adored by millions of viewers around the world […]
2 months ago
Catherine Connolly’s sister joins latest Gaza flotilla
“We are prepared to be arrested.” President Catherine Connolly’s sister, Dr Margaret Connolly, is set to join the latest flotilla to Gaza. The Sligo-based GP is taking part in Global Sumud Flotilla’s attempt to deliver life-saving aid to Gaza and challenge the naval blockade. Dr Connolly hails from Shantalla in Galway is one of President […]
2 months ago
Over 100 BBC staff members accuse corporation of anti-Palestinian racism
300 BBC journalists signed an open letter accusing the corporation of anti-Palestinian racism 300 BBC employees have signed an open letter addressed to General Tim Davie, accusing the corporation of becoming a mouthpiece for Israel. Media professionals, including Miriam Margolyes, Charles Dance, and Mike Leigh, stand behind the open letter, which claims that the BBC […]
1 year ago
James O’Brien perfectly sums up Glastonbury controversy
“How can people profess to be more offended by an idiot rapper in Somerset than they are by the continuing carnage in Gaza?” James O’Brien has perfectly dismantled the “double standards and hypocrisy” over Bob Vylan’s anti-Israel military chants from Glastonbury. If you hadn’t heard of rap-punk duo Bob Vylan before, you almost certainly have […]
1 year ago
Paul Murphy released after being detained in Egypt over Gaza protest march
In a new update, the People Before Profit TD said that he and the group he was detained with have been released, but that the Egyptian police still have their phones. People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy has said he has been released, after he and a group of other people were detained in Egypt […]
1 year ago
Kildare woman ends hunger strike for Gaza to allow her health to recover
A Kildare woman went on hunger strike for Gaza for seven days Sophie Ní Choimín has ended her hunger strike for Gaza to allow her health to recover. She explained that she had developed more symptoms on day seven of her hunger strike. Writing on Instagram, Sophie thanked her supporters for getting her through her […]
1 year ago