Letter by Edward Horgan, Irish Examiner, 24 November 2025

https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/yourview/arid-41747709.html Dear Editor, Lest we forget the genocide against the Palestinian people continues. On 19 November at least 13 men, 12 women and 8 children were killed by Israeli bombings in Gaza, and at least 260 have been killed since the so-called ceasefire began on 10 October. Israeli settlements on the West Bank and attacks … Continue reading Letter by Edward Horgan, Irish Examiner, 24 November 2025

Blessed Are The Deal Makers (for they shall inherit the Kingdom of Gaza)

President Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan originated as an Israeli/US collaboration—as is the War on the Palestinians—with Israel leading the United States. Israel/US is a double act.  The US supports Israel unconditionally—just more openly under Trump than previous administrations, which maintained some discreet distance.  Trump—who is an unusually open amoral politician—has little concern with issues like ethnic cleansing … Continue reading Blessed Are The Deal Makers (for they shall inherit the Kingdom of Gaza)

Kneecap

A member of Kneecap—the Belfast based hip hop group—has given an interesting explanation for why Irish people instinctively support the Palestinians.  When the War of Independence ended in 1921 the Auxiliaries and the Black and Tans did not disband.  They were dispatched to Palestine by the Empire to keep the natives in order in preparation for the Zionist … Continue reading Kneecap