Ireland Palestine Solidarity Demonstration
The demonstration held by the Irish Palestine Solidarity Association in Bernardo Square was very well attended. Dozens of people came together to voice their anger at the attacks on the Palestinian people. The demonstrators, “The US administration should stop sending weapons to Israel, which continues to commit genocide in Gaza.”He shouted strong slogans in this direction.
Many artists who participated in the demonstration to condemn the attacks on the Palestinian people and to give a message of solidarity stood against the Israeli occupation of Palestine in their songs. The artists expressed their support for the people’s struggle for freedom, “We stand with the Palestinian people”They called for justice and freedom.
The crowd that formed in the square enthusiastically supported this important call of the artists. Brian Ó Éigeartaigh, Media Officer of the Irish Palestine Solidarity Association, told Anadolu Agency (AA) reporter, “On US complicity in the genocide in the Gaza Strip”He stated that they aimed to raise awareness. Ó Éigeartaigh emphasized that Ireland would always stand by Palestine.
Ó Éigeartaigh, drawing attention to the sensitivity of the Irish people towards Palestine, said: “79 percent of Irish people believe that Israel is committing genocide in the Gaza Strip and 71 percent believe that Israel is implementing apartheid against the Palestinians.”He used the expression. In addition, “62% of people believe the EU should impose trade sanctions on the state of Israel”In this context, addressing American visitors, “If you want to connect with your Irish heritage and embrace the history of the anti-colonial struggle, you must stand with Palestine and support the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) movement.”He spoke as follows.
