Rallies held across Northern Ireland in support of Gaza

By Q Radio News

Hundreds of people have taken part in a solidarity rallies across the country in protest at the killing of dozens of Palestinians in recent days.

Supporters gathered in Derry/Londonderry, Belfast, Omagh and Dublin last night with banners and flags.

58 people were shot dead and thousands more injured by the Israeli military during Gaza border protests in recent days.

Davy McAuley, from the Derry Anti-War Coalition explained why it was important to send a message of support:

Hundreds of people have attended a solidarity rally in #Derry this evening following the killing of dozens of Palestinians in the last 24 hours.
Fifty eight people were shot dead by Israeli forces during #Gaza border protests yesterday pic.twitter.com/No1NgxZETj

— Leona O'Neill (@LeonaONeill1) May 15, 2018

The @SDLPlive leader @columeastwood is scathing in his criticism of @realDonaldTrump at tonight’s Palestinian solidarity rally in #Derry pic.twitter.com/rrfXj2ZaPm

— Leona O'Neill (@LeonaONeill1) May 15, 2018

. @sinnfeinireland Councillor @SandraDuffySF says she will ask @dcsdcouncil to light up council buildings in support of the Palestinian people at tonight’s solidarity rally in #Derry pic.twitter.com/w1LooQdIcY

— Leona O'Neill (@LeonaONeill1) May 15, 2018