Write a commentA rally is being held in Newry tomorrow, Saturday 7 April by the Irish Friends of Palestinie Newry & Mourne, to show solidarity with the people of Gaza following the shooting dead of sixteen Palestinians in Gaza by the Israeli military last Friday.
Newry and Armagh MLA, Conor Murphy will address the rally happening at 12pm outside Newry Town Hall.
Commenting Mr Murphy said “The international community watched in outrage as Palestinians taking part in legitimate protests at the border on Friday were fired upon by the Israeli military, killing at least 16 and wounding hundreds of others.
"Statements from the Israeli military in the aftermath of this massacre are reminiscent of those of the British army after Bloody Sunday.
"There can be no doubt, what happened in Gaza was nothing short of a massacre. The international community has consistently failed to defend the rights of the Palestinian people who face flagrant human rights abuses on a daily basis, this needs to change. Israel must be held accountable for this atrocity.
“I am urging the Irish government to finally take a stand against Israeli aggression and violence. An Taoiseach should expel the Israeli Ambassador and officially recognise the state of Palestine as approved by the Dáil in 2014. There can be no further delay.
