A member of the Irish rap group Kneecap, Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh (Mo Chara), faced a terrorism charge in London for allegedly waving a Hezbollah flag during a concert in November 2024. The hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court will address whether the charge was filed too late, as Kneecap claims the charge aims to silence their pro-Palestinian activism.
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Irish Senator Reports Kidnapping Amid Gaza Flotilla Attack
Israeli naval forces seized a humanitarian aid flotilla en route to the Gaza Strip, detaining 317 activists, including Irish Senator Chris Andrews, who described the mission as non-violent. The Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmed the operation, stating the detained individuals are being sent to Ashdod for deportation, amidst ongoing tensions related to the Gaza blockade. Want More Context? 🔎
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