Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • The Independent

    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 Occupied Territories Bill

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from The Independent

    The Independent3 min read
    Ireland’s Labour Court To Formally Intervene In Aer Lingus Dispute With Pilots
    Ireland’s Labour Court is to formally intervene in a bitter pay dispute between Aer Lingus and its pilots. The move came after both sides were involved in more than eight hours of talks at the court that ended late on Monday. A formal hearing will no
    The Independent3 min read
    Best Early Amazon Prime Day Portable Air Conditioner Deals In 2024
    Summer is here, and with it, a home that gets impossibly hot. Thankfully, with Amazon Prime Day confirmed to take place in just three weeks, you’ll be able to cool your home down for less with deals on appliances that include portable air conditioner
    The Independent2 min read
    The Next Barbenheimer? Wicked Moves Release To Same Day As Gladiator 2
    Universal’s film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, Wicked, is arriving five days earlier than planned. The film starring Ariana Grande as Glinda the Good Witch was set to go head-to-head against Moana 2 on Wednesday, November 27, the day before

    Related Books & Audiobooks