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    Irish Parliament suspended as protesters call for sanctions on Israel

    by Cate McCurry May 28, 2024 6 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    The Irish Parliament was suspended briefly after several protesters interrupted statements on Palestine to call for sanctions to be imposed on Israel.

    The protesters in the public gallery chanted “sanctions now”, “stop arming Israel” and “close Shannon to the US military”.

    One man held up a sign that said “divest”, while another person carried a large Palestinian flag.

    After being ushered out of the public gallery and out of the grounds of Leinster House, the protesters told the PA news agency that while they welcomed recognition of Palestine, they wanted to call on Ireland to place sanctions on Israel.

    They also called for the enactment of the

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