A local pro-Palestine campaigner says Ireland's leading the way in raising the plight of the people of Gaza. It comes ahead of a special event this weekend in Roscommon to celebrate the shared history of both Ireland and Palestine. The family-friendly event is being organised by the Roscommon Palestinian Solidarity Campaign. It's taking place in Strokestown Park from 12 to 4 pm this Sunday. Chairperson of the campaign, Alice Wright, says the people of Ireland have stood up to be counted:
She also accused some governments of not doing enough to end ongoing violence in Gaza: