Thousands take to Dublin streets to call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
It was the 13th march of its kind in the capital. Thousands of people marched through Dublin city centre on Saturday, January 13, in a protest against Israel’s military operations in Gaza. The pro-Palestine march began at around 1.30pm from the Garden of Remembrance and proceeded along O’Connell Street Many protesters could be seen waving […]
2 years ago
Irish lawyer receives huge praise for powerful speech in the Hague
Her speech has been shared widely online. An Irish lawyer has received a huge amount of praise for her closing speech at The Hague on Wednesday, January 11, while representing South Africa in its case alleging Israel is carrying out genocide. Blinne Ná Ghrálaigh KC, who also worked on the Bloody Sunday Inquiry, was on […]
2 years ago
Mary Lou McDonald slams Robbie Keane for Israeli club job
“Sport and genocide shouldn’t mix.” Mary Lou McDonald has slammed Robbie Keane for continuing on in his position as Maccabi Tel Aviv manager in Israel following the country’s actions in Gaza. Saying that “sport and genocide don’t mix”, the Sinn Féin leader has hit out at the Irish football legend, insisting that sportspeople should be […]
2 years ago
Celtic ban Green Brigade supporters group from attending home games after pro-Palestine display
The Green Brigade will be absent for Wednesday night’s game against St Mirren. Celtic have banned the Green Brigade supporters group from attending home matches due to various “unacceptable behaviours”, including unauthorised flags showing support to Palestine. An email was sent out to supporters, saying the club has banned any season ticket holder who has […]
2 years ago
Robbie Keane reportedly forced to flee Israel after day of fighting
It is believed Keane fled to Greece. Former Republic of Ireland striker Robbie Keane has been forced to flee Israel after reportedly spending hours locked in a panic room following attacks by Hamas. The 43-year-old is currently the manager of Maccabi Tel-Aviv. He is said to have taken shelter in a panic room as airstrikes […]
2 years ago
Al-Jalaa tower block in Gaza is flattened by Israeli airstrikes
The building houses the offices of the Associated Press and Al Jazeera. A tower block in Gaza which houses the offices of news outlets including the Associated Press and Al Jazeera has collapsed after being hit by an Israeli airstrike. According to Reuters, the building’s owner is said to have received a warning by Israeli […]
5 years ago