Gaza protest outside Leinster House (Dublin) THIS EVENING in support of Seanad Motion

Press Release, Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Wednesday 21st February, 3pm

To show support for this evening’s Seanad motion calling for sanctions on Israel moved by the Civil Engagement Group, the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign will hold a protest outside Leinster House on Kildare Street from 6pm to 7pm THIS EVENING Wednesday 21st February.

This evening the Irish Seanad is due to vote on a comprehensive motion calling on the Irish government to, among other things: impose sanctions on Israel; enact the Occupied Territories Bill and the Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill; to actively ensure no US weapons are being sent to Israel through Irish airspace; and to push for an international arms embargo on Israel.

The photo and film friendly protest will feature 8 foot high boards featuring photos of the leaders of the government parties and the results of a recent Ireland Thinks poll showing that 79% of Irish people say that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

Speakers at the protest will call on the Irish government to 'Listen to the People' and take real action to help end Israel's genocidal war on Gaza - including imposing sanctions, breaking diplomatic relations, and imposing an arms embargo on Israel. Speakers will include Senators Frances Black and Alice Mary Higgins.

Speaking ahead of the protest, IPSC Vice Chair Fatin Al Tamimi, whose sister remains trapped in Gaza, said: 'We demand that the government listen to the people that it's supposed to represent. Almost 80% people in Ireland understand that what's happening to my people in Gaza is a barbaric genocide. Other recent polls have shown that huge majorities recognise that Israel is committing the Crime of Apartheid and are demanding sanctions.

Ms Tamimi continued: “Although the Seanad has no power to enforce this motion, it is still vitally important that it passes in order to increase the pressure on the government to take action. Even Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has stated that Israel is not ‘a normal, liberal, western democracy’. We fully agree! Now the time for ‘reflection’, ‘debate’, ‘consideration’ and all the rest is over – it’s time for action!’

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