Fighting continues between Hamas and Isreal.
A demonstration of solidarity with Palestine is taking place in Laois this weekend.
The Portlaoise Protest for Palestine group says it will hold a peaceful protest this Saturday at 3 o'clock, which will see them march from St. Peter and Paul's Church to Laois County Council.
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— Naeem Iqbal (@NaeemIqbalFA) May 19, 2021
They're calling on the Irish government and the international community to play their part in ending the violence between Isreal and Palestine.
Chief Organiser Naeem Iqbal says Ireland should be making the most of its seat on the UN Security Council: