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The Irish Sun
8 hours ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Irish woman facing deportation after being arrested by Israeli police in Palestine as son tells of his pride
AN IRISH woman has been detained by Israel in the West Bank, according to an activist group. Deirdre 'D' Murphy, 70, was arrested by Advertisement 2 Israeli security forces block the entrance to the village of al-Tuwani in the Masafer Yatta area in Occupied West Bank on June 2, 2025 Credit: AFP Originally from Douglas in After Israeli soldiers ordered the activists to leave, the female activists were reportedly stopped while leaving the village by Israeli settlers serving as reservists with the military. The Israeli police were called and subsequently detained Murphy and Björk for being in a closed military zone. According to the International Solidarity Movement, Björk is now due to be deported while Murphy is fighting a deportation order while detained at Ben Gurion Advertisement Read more in News Murphy is a founding member of Swansea Palestine Community Link and was previously detained in Israel in 2011 when she travelled to the Jewish state with the Welsh pro-Palestine group. The 120-person community at Khalet al-Daba'a is one of a dozen Palestinian hamlets in Masafer Yatta located inside an area which the Israeli authorities designated as a military firing zone in the 1980s. After a long legal battle, Israel's Supreme Court approved the eviction of 1,000 residents from the villages in the occupied West Bank in 2022. Amnesty International says ongoing settler attacks and demolitions place communities in Masafer Yatta at risk of forcible transfer. Advertisement Most read in Irish News International law prohibits both the expropriation of occupied land for purposes that do not benefit the people living there, and their forcible transfer. Murphy's son, Dale Ryan, said: 'As far as I can see her only Israeli military says it began extensive ground operations in northern and southern Gaza 'D has always had a strong sense of justice and I know she could not sit at home while she knew her friends in Masafer Yatta and all of Palestine were suffering unnecessarily. 'I am very proud of my mother for sticking up for the basic human rights of her friends and trying to raise awareness of the injustices the Palestinian people are experiencing.' Advertisement The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed it is aware of the case and is providing consular assistance. In 2024, the far-right Israeli security minister Itamar Ben Gvir established a special task force within Israel's West Bank police unit to target left-wing activists in the West Bank including foreign nationals and supporters of the Boycott, Sanctions and Divestment (BDS) movement. According to the Israeli outlet Haaretz, at least 16 foreign activists working with Palestinians in the West Bank have been detained and deported from Israel since October 2023. Activists often accompany Palestinian shepherds and farmers who are at risk of forced displacement, as well as violence from the IDF and local settlers while they work. Advertisement In 2024, the 2 Deirdre 'D' Murphy, 70, was arrested by Israeli police on Saturday in Masafer Yatta in the occupied region
Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Maura Higgins lookalike and Brit beauty with celeb pals will go head to head in explosive new season of Love Island
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IRISH brunette Megan Clarke will have Love Island fans seeing double — as she has the same head-turning looks as show favourite Maura Higgins. Actress Megan has been tipped to follow in Maura's footsteps and be the breakout star of the new series. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 8 Helena Ford will lead the pack into the Love Island villa when the series begins on Monday Credit: Instagram 8 She will rival Irish brunette Megan Clarke Credit: Instagram 8 Brainy Alima Gagigo is also on the new cast Credit: Instagram 8 Piers Morgan's son Spencer is among Helena's celeb pals Credit: Refer to Caption But she will have to go head to head with rivals including blonde Helena Ford. Well-connected Helena counts Gary Lineker's son Angus and Piers Morgan's son Spencer among pals. And her Instagram followers include ex-Love Islander Zara McDermott, now dating Louis Tomlinson. Megan and Helena will lead the pack into host Maya Jama's villa when the series begins on Monday. They will be joined by two footballers — Dejon Noel-Williams, who has played for Grenada's national side, and Farnham Town's Harry Cooksley. Other contestants are Kyle Ashman, Ben Holborough, Tommy Bradley and Blu Chegini, plus travel junkie Megan Moore and brainy Scot Alima Gagigo, a keen traveller with a degree in international business. They join two beauties already revealed by The Sun — curvy Shakira Khan and fire-eater turned real beauty campaigner Sophie Lee, left badly scarred when her act went wrong. A source for the ITV2 show, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary, said: 'Everyone is excited about the line-up, with plenty of super hot bombshells too. 'There's lots of surprises, twists and turns to come.' Ten Years of Love Island 8 Well-connected Helena also counts Gary Lineker's son Angus as a friend Credit: Getty 8 Blu Chegini is new on the scene Credit: Instagram 8 Love Island newbie Dejon Noel-Williams, who has played for Grenada's national side
The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Maura Higgins lookalike and Brit beauty with celeb pals will go head to head in explosive new season of Love Island
IRISH brunette Megan Clarke will have Love Island fans seeing double — as she has the same head-turning looks as show favourite Maura Higgins. Actress Advertisement 8 Helena Ford will lead the pack into the Love Island villa when the series begins on Monday Credit: Instagram 8 She will rival Irish brunette Megan Clarke Credit: Instagram 8 Brainy Alima Gagigo is also on the new cast Credit: Instagram 8 Piers Morgan's son Spencer is among Helena's celeb pals Credit: Refer to Caption But she will have to go head to head with rivals including blonde Well-connected Helena counts Gary Lineker's son Angus and Piers Morgan's son Spencer among pals. And her Instagram followers include ex-Love Islander Megan and Helena will lead the pack into host Advertisement READ MORE ON LOVE ISLAND They will be joined by two footballers — Dejon Noel-Williams, who has played for Grenada's national side, and Farnham Town's Harry Cooksley. Other contestants are Kyle Ashman, Ben Holborough, Tommy Bradley and Blu Chegini, plus travel junkie Megan Moore and brainy Scot Alima Gagigo, a keen traveller with a degree in international business. They join two beauties already revealed by The Sun — curvy A source for the ITV2 show, Advertisement Most read in Love Island Exclusive 'There's lots of surprises, twists and turns to come.' Ten Years of Love Island 8 Well-connected Helena also counts Gary Lineker's son Angus as a friend Credit: Getty 8 Blu Chegini is new on the scene Credit: Instagram 8 Love Island newbie Dejon Noel-Williams, who has played for Grenada's national side Advertisement 8 Megan Clarke has the same head-turning looks as show favourite Maura Higgins
The Irish Sun
11 hours ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
‘Alarming' data as over 50,000 treated for self-harm injuries in hospital in 4 years amid ‘serious need' for support
IRISH hospitals treated over 50,000 people for self-harm injuries in four years, latest data shows. The figures were released by the National Self-Harm Registry Ireland in reply to a Dail question from the It records and reports information about visits to emergency departments and is operated by the National A total of 12,553 went to The figures for last year and the first five months of this year are not available yet. Reacting to the figures, the Junior Read more in News "Recently published data from the National Suicide Research Foundation Self-Harm Registry highlights that between 2010 and 2023 self-harm rates decreased by 12 per cent. "While there is much more to be done, it is reassuring that the rate did not increase across 2022 and 2023 and we now know that self-harm rates did not increase during the "The peak self-harm rate recorded for adolescent girls aged 15-19 years in 2021 has decreased in 2022 and 2023, which is positive. "However, self-harm rates in younger female adolescents are continuing to rise, highlighting the need to prioritise mental health supports and targeted interventions for young people and their parents." Most read in Irish News Deputy Nolan branded the data as "alarming" and claimed it doesn't reflect the true number of self-harm instances which took place at home during the pandemic. She said: "There is a serious need for more mental health support and targeted interventions for young people and their parents, and that is something I will continue to advocate for. RATES OF SUICIDE "We need to make sure that adolescents have access to CAMHS services and that there are professionals there to help them and support them in their recovery." According to latest figures, 504 people died from suicide in Ireland in 2020, another 512 in 2021 and 436 in 2022. That is one of the highest rates in Europe. Eight out of 10 suicide deaths here are male. Research by Trinity College last year claimed that the suicide rate in Ireland is being underestimated by 20 to 25 per cent because the burden of proof for a registered suicide in Ireland is higher than other countries. Seven in every 10 people who took their own lives in 2020 were 35 and older. 1 Hospitals here treated over 50,000 people for self-harm injuries across four years Credit: Getty Images - Getty
The Irish Sun
14 hours ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Major boost for shoppers as popular food chain opens new flagship store in busy tourist spot in Ireland
IRISH foodies are set for a frenzy as a major UK bakery chain has opened their new flagship shop in Belfast - and it's close to a tourist hotspot. The iconic Advertisement 1 Greggs is opening their sixth store in Northern Ireland Credit: Alamy The It recently opened its fifth food outlet at The Junction Retail & Leisure Park in Antrim last month, creating 14 new jobs. On May 31, the sixth location was launched at The ARC development, which was described as a "key milestone" by Greggs as part of their expansion in The new store has produced 16 new jobs, part of around 100 new roles it's creating here through new openings. Advertisement READ MORE ON STORES New roles will include retail team members and managerial positions, with Charles Morris appointed as shop manager for the new location. It will offer Greggs' full menu of freshly prepared It will also include the classic breakfast rolls, deli-made lunches, yummy pastries, and hot and cold drinks. Talking to the Belfast Telegraph, Gillian Long, retail operations director at Greggs, said: "Northern Ireland is a key focus in our wider growth strategy, and this latest opening reflects our commitment to expanding our presence in the region. Advertisement Most read in Money "We've seen strong demand from customers, and we're pleased to be able to cater to this by providing greater accessibility and investment. "As we grow, we remain focused on delivering positive impact - creating local employment opportunities, supporting economic development, and contributing to healthier, more connected communities. Greggs will raise prices next week in hikes branded a 'theft tax', as Sun reporters again witnessed brazen thefts across UK "With each new shop opening in the area, we're proud to offer high-quality jobs, career development opportunities, and a workplace culture that values and supports our teams. "We're excited to welcome new colleagues as we continue to build the future of Greggs together." Advertisement 'GREAT ADDITION' Richard Henderson, estate manager at "The new store will be a great addition to Titanic Quarter's growing retail community and the wider, local community. "Greggs will provide residents and visitors with an additional family-friendly food option to choose from throughout the day, building upon Titanic Quarter's attractiveness as a key leisure location in Belfast. "Titanic Quarter's retailers play a huge role in the local community, fostering a lively and welcoming community space. Advertisement "Occupants at ARC Retail have seen continued footfall growth and look forward to this increasing further as our new residential and hotel developments complete. "The decision by Greggs to open a new store at Titanic Quarter is testament to that."
