Councillors urged to condemn Israeli attacks on Gaza

With the death toll in Gaza rising to more than 450 civilians, a motion before today’s meeting of the Galway City Council will demand an “immediate end” to Israeli attacks on the besieged region.

The motion will also demand that the Government expel the Israeli ambassador; for an arms embargo against the Israel, and for the EU to suspend Israel from the Euro-Med preferential trade agreement.

There will also be a demonstration outside City Hall at 3.30pm to show “solidarity with Gaza” and to urge councillors to back the proposal for the motion.

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Councillors urged to condemn Israeli attacks on Gaza

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