SATURDAY last saw another gathering of people in the Square to protest against the violence in Gaza following a fresh wave of bombings at the weekend.
About 100 or so took part in the Sinn Fein-organised demonstration which marched through the town.
“We’ll be out here as long as we have to put pressure on our international leaders to do something about the genocide that is happening in Gaza,” said Cllr Toireasa Ferris.
“The Irish government has been a disgrace, more so Labour as part of that government, who have been verbally supportive of the Palestine people down the years, but in practical terms have done nothing,” said TD Martin Ferris.
“The response from Tralee people has been fantastic,” said Dr Rizwan Khan of the Kerry Islamic Outreach Society. “Not just with what is happening in Gaza, but also with the response we have got since we opened our doors last year, we can not be more appreciative.”
In the short video below, Cllr Toireasa Ferris encourages people to boycott Israeli goods followed by footage of the march and photos below…
Members of the Kerry Islamic Outreach Society at the Gaza demonstration in the Square. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the Gaza demonstration in The Square, was Martin Ferris TD with members of the Kerry Islamic Outreach Society, from left Abraham Harazi, Azim Anwarul and Fahad Azim. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the demonstration for Gaza in The Square, were from left: Mary Tobin, Grace Tobin, Babs Egan, Breda McCarthy and Yvonne Sugrue. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Members of the Kerry Islamic Outreach Society at the Gaza demonstration in the Square. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
The Gaza demonstration march as it made its way passed Tesco and down towards, Ivy Terrace. Photo Gavin O’Connor.
About 100 people took part in the march to show solidarity with the people of Gaza on Saturday. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
The demonstration called for a boycott on all Israeli goods. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
