After congregating in the Garden of Remembrance, demonstrators marched to Merrion Square with banners and Palestinian flags.
This weekend is the second in a row that a sizable protest in favour of Palestinians has been held in Dublin; last week, the Ireland Israel Alliance (IIA) also sponsored a march and rally in favour of Israel.
Israel has initiated a blockade and bombardment of the Gaza Strip following a series of terrorist operations by Hamas on October 7.
To provide food, medication, and water to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip who need assistance, the Rafah border crossing with Egypt opened on Saturday.
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The Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign's chairwoman, Zoe Lawlor, spoke to the crowd on Saturday in Dublin.
She urged, “Take this tremendous energy and solidarity and channel it into action.”
“Humanitarian aid must be allowed into Gaza, the illegal siege must be lifted, and there must be an immediate ceasefire.”
Belfast Stands with Palestine coordinated a march in Northern Ireland that drew large crowds as well.
The march to the BBC Northern Ireland offices through the city centre drew hundreds of participants.
At the ceremony, attendees booed the names of US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
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