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6 days ago
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Protest planned for Shannon Airport over alleged transporting of weapons to Israel
PRO-PALESTINE PROTESTERS are to hold a rally at Shannon Airport today, as they accuse the government of allowing Irish airspace to be used for the transporting of weapons for use in Israel. The protest, which is organised by the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Shannonwatch, is the sixth protest of this kind since October 2023. The Ditch reported this week that a United Airlines flight illegally transported four ammunition handling systems to Israel through Irish territory this morning. Advertisement Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien said in June that his department is reviewing what additional checks the state can carry out to ensure that no weapons destined for Israel are flown through Ireland. The Tánaiste has said the government needs to do more on the issue. Speaking ahead of the rally today, IPSC Chairperson Zoë Lawlor said: 'The genocidal Israeli regime has killed at least 60,000 people in Gaza, and has now announced its intention to conquer large parts of Gaza in a clear violation of international law. 'None of this is hidden in the shadows – it is live-streamed and announced from every media outlet in the world. And yet Ireland's sovereign airspace continues to be used to ensure Israel's genocidal army remains fully armed and ready to massacre 50, 100, 1000 Palestinians at a moment's notice. 'It's far beyond time to act. The Irish government must get serious – stop this trade in death now.' Activists will gather at Shannon Airport at 2pm this afternoon. In previous protests groups occupied the departure halls, a plane was spray painted and a van was driven through a fence on the site. Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel 'will not annex the Gaza Strip' and that it will be left in the hands of a transitional governing body, but he also said Israel intends to take complete control of the territory. No details were provided about what that governing body would look like. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Scottish Sun
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Pro-Palestine protesters ram van through fence of defence firm factory in Edinburgh
The company is one of the largest suppliers of defence and security equipment to the Ministry of Defence DEMO CHAOS Pro-Palestine protesters ram van through fence of defence firm factory in Edinburgh Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PRO-PALESTINE supporters have rammed a van into the security fence of a defence manufacturer. Demonstrators ploughed the Ford Transit into the metal perimeter at Leonardo on Crewe Road in Edinburgh this morning. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Palestine protesters have crashed a Ford Transit van into a fence at a defence firm Credit: Alan Simpson 3 Police and security staff rushed to the scene Credit: Alan Simpson 3 The area around the crash site has been cordoned off by cops Credit: Alan Simpson The company is one of the largest suppliers of defence and security equipment to the Ministry of Defence. A group of demonstrators have been spotted sitting on top of the vehicle with a Palestine flag draped from the roof. The activists sat just feet away from the razor wire-topped fence. Specialist officers kitted out in harnesses and hardhats responded to the incident. Cops were spotted hoisting a stretcher onto the roof of the light blue van. Officers have cordoned off an area around the crash site, with several police vehicles in attendance. Police Scotland has been contacted for comment. More to follow.
The Journal
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Journal
Protesters seek apology from Minister in row over footage claim in strip-search allegation review
PRO-PALESTINE CAMPAIGN group Mothers Against Genocide have called on Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan to issue a public apology for 'spreading misinformation' about an internal gardaí inquiry into allegations of strip-searching of protesters. The demand follows a letter from Commissioner Drew Harris to Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy last week in which he said there are 'no recording devices in cells when prisoners are being searched'. Mothers Against Genocide held a sit down demonstration blocking the gates of the Dáil's entrance on 1 April and 11 people were arrested on public order offences. Subsequently, a number of TDs from People Before Profit told the Dáil that they had been informed that a number of the women involved had been strip-searched. Speaking a number of weeks later, Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan stated that he had asked that footage of the incident be examined and that following a garda review it was determined that the allegations were 'false'. O'Callaghan therefore urged politicians to be cautious when making claims under Dáil privilege. In his letter to the Ceann Comhairle, Harris reiterated that a 'comprehensive review' of the allegations had taken place and that all gardaí involved in the searches 'acted at all times professionally, lawfully, and in accordance with established procedures and legislative provision'. Advertisement He said the protest and the arrests were recorded by garda bodycams. There were also recordings reviewed from the garda stations involved, which Harris said 'show nothing that would substantiate any allegations of wrongdoing'. He added: 'There are no recording devices in cells when prisoners are being searched for obvious requirements for dignity and privacy.' Harris's statement about a lack of footage in cells where searches take place has prompted Mothers Against Genocide to accuse the Justice Minister of attempting to 'discredit' the group. In a statement today, Mothers Against Genocide called this 'a grave matter of public interest and trust.' 'We expect the Minister for Justice to issue a public apology for spreading misinformation and for interfering with due process by repeating false statements and defending Garda conduct before investigations had even begun,' the group said. 'Many of those arrested have submitted subject access requests to the Gardaí seeking all footage and information held on them. To date, none of this information has been received.' Paul Murphy TD said yesterday that O'Callaghan did not disclose the 'crucial information' that there was no footage of what happened within the cells. 'The Minister gave the clear impression that footage had 'revealed' that our claims on strip and cavity searches were false,' Murphy said. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
