Irish protest American use of airport to refuel aircraft carrying lethal arms for Israel
Various rights groups have condemned the United States use of Shannon airport to refuel aircraft carrying lethal arms bound for Israel, calling it criminal. They are also urging the Irish government to close the country's airspace to such transits.
We are here, not because we want to, not because we're a bunch of mad lefties, who have nothing better to do.
We're here to put pressure on the government to do their job and do the right thing and not end up being complicit in genocide in the international courts.
Tadhg Hickey, Comedian and Rights Activist
Security was tight at Shannon Airport's entrance on Sunday as hundreds gathered in solidarity with the Palestinian people.
60% to 70% of all victims have been children and women.
So this is a genocide that is targeting the future of the people in Gaza.
Irish Protestor 01
Behind France and Germany, Ireland is the biggest purchaser of war bonds, which is facilitating the economic efforts of Israel to ethnically cleanse the Palestinian people.
Irish Protestor 02
I was just sick of sitting at home and looking at this happen like via social media, and then being said certain things through the press, I guess, wasn't really accurate.
So I want you to come out and just, kind of like you said, use my vocal voice.
Irish Protestor 03
It's very important for our own interests, not just for Palestine, that we don't become part of a military, international military machine.
Irish Protestor 04
It is claimed that 80% of EU politicians support the actions leading to the genocide in Gaza, while more than 90% of citizens are horrified by the ongoing atrocities.
The politicians are subservient to the whole EU complex now, which has become a satellite state for US Empire, and it's really troublesome. The EU is losing its independence.
Mick Wallace, Former MEP
Ahead of any upcoming national elections in the EU, activists are calling on voters to support candidates who pledge to impose strict sanctions on the Israeli regime.
And in this regard, a general election is due to take place here in Ireland in less than two weeks time on the 29th of November.
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