Protesters rally outside Ireland's parliament

Demonstration takes place just ahead of meeting scheduled with members of US House of Representatives

DUBLIN:

Dozens of demonstrators gathered in front of the Irish parliament on Friday to voice their support for Palestine and protest against the policies of the US.


The demonstration took place just ahead of a meeting scheduled to be held at the parliament building with members of the US House of Representatives.

The protesters carried signs with slogans such as "End the Genocide," "Palestinian Babies Are Not Targets," and "The Nakba Never Ended," emphasizing their opposition to the ongoing violence in the region.


Some demonstrators wore masks depicting US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, using this imagery to criticize the two leaders for their roles in the Middle East conflict.


Through their chants and banners, the protesters condemned the US and Israeli governments' policies, particularly concerning the human rights violations in Palestine.

They called for an immediate end to the violence and for justice to be established in the Gaza Strip.

Jack Spicer, a New Zealander who took part in the protest, spoke to Anadolu about the significance of the demonstration.