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I want to see a future without FF FG in Irish Govt, a bright future for my kids and Freedom for Palestine ✊️

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The Ditch @wereontheditch.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
RTÉ faces a potential investigation over failing to tell Prime Time viewers a guest defending the GAA’s Allianz deal – in a segment presented by Miriam O’Callaghan – runs a business network that counts the insurer as a key commercial partner and member. www.ontheditch.com/rte-faces-po...
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RTÉ faces potential investigation over GAA Allianz programme
It recently edited this story without a note.
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Shelie @shelie2019.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
www.eoc.ie/donate?r=8br...
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RTÉ is silencing Eoghan - let him be heard - Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin for Dublin Central
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Shelie @shelie2019.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/we... @uplift.ie
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No confidence in the Irish Government
We the undersigned are calling on all members of the  Dail to support the upcoming motion of no confidence against the current Irish Government.  Every crisis that the people on the island ...
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Shelie @shelie2019.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/mo... @uplift.ie
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Mothers Against Genocide: Urge Women’s Aid Ireland to End Allianz Partnership Now”
We recognise the vital work Women’s Aid Ireland does to support survivors of domestic abuse. However, its ongoing partnership with Allianz raises serious ethical concerns. Since 2021, Allianz has fun...
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The Ditch @wereontheditch.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
“We do not publish exhaustive career histories alongside every piece,” said McConnell about an article calling for defence spending – written by a man who works for an arms consultancy that asks, “READY TO COMPETE MORE SERIOUSLY IN THE UK DEFENCE MARKET?” www.ontheditch.com/daniel-mccon...
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Daniel McConnell: This line of insinuation doesn’t stand up
Business Post editor Daniel McConnell has defended his decision not to tell readers a contributor in the paper calling for Ireland to develop its “defence sector” works for a British arms consultancy.
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The Ditch @wereontheditch.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
The Irish journalist credited with bringing state broadcasting to Ireland – who chaired the first RTÉ board after a spell working in Britain – spent three weeks at Louis Mountbatten’s Sligo home while the royal was being monitored by British intelligence. www.ontheditch.com/ex-rte-chair...
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Ex-RTÉ chairman stayed with Mountbatten for three weeks
He's credited with bringing state broadcasting to Ireland
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Shelie @shelie2019.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/mo... @uplift.ie
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Mothers Against Genocide: Urge Women’s Aid Ireland to End Allianz Partnership Now”
We recognise the vital work Women’s Aid Ireland does to support survivors of domestic abuse. However, its ongoing partnership with Allianz raises serious ethical concerns. Since 2021, Allianz has fun...
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The Ditch @wereontheditch.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
An aircraft delivering critical military equipment for US Air Force bombers used to attack Iran flew through Irish sovereign airspace last Tuesday. The bomber support plane entered Irish territory near Donegal on 10 March. www.ontheditch.com/us-bomber-su...
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US bomber support plane flew through Irish airspace
It was delivering critical military equipment for US Air Force bombers used to attack Iran.
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The Ditch @wereontheditch.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
The PSNI has a £5.5 million contract with an Israeli company – but won’t release the name or nature of the contract partly because of “national security” concerns It also says releasing the details would likely endanger the safety of individual officers www.ontheditch.com/psni-wont-co...
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PSNI has £5.5 million contract with Israeli company
The PSNI has a £5.5 million contract with an Israeli company – but won’t release the name or nature of the contract partly because of “national security” concerns.
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The Ditch @wereontheditch.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
The day government condemned the proposed renaming of Herzog Park the Irish embassy in Tel Aviv was making repeated contact with the Israeli Office of the President. The Department of Foreign Affairs was also in touch with embassies in DC and Tel Aviv. www.ontheditch.com/irish-embass...
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State won't release embassy correspondence on Herzog Park
The Irish embassy in Tel Aviv was making repeated contact with the Israeli Office of the President.
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The Ditch @wereontheditch.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Ireland’s official diplomatic representative in Panama is among more than 20 defendants accused of money laundering in one of the most significant trials in the country’s history. Brian Cowan appointed Juan Carlos Rosas O’Donnell in 2004. www.ontheditch.com/irelands-onl...
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Ireland's man in Panama on trial for money laundering
An ex-president is among his co-accused.
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Shelie @shelie2019.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Ireland should not play UEFA games against Israel. We should demand Israel are banned from the competition. Sign and share the petition if you agree my.uplift.ie/petitions/fa...
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FAI Boycott Israel Games!
Ireland should not play UEFA games against Israel. We should demand Israel are banned from the competition. Sign and share the petition if you agree
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Shelie @shelie2019.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
This match should never even be happening because Israel should be banned but if it goes ahead there will be killings on the pitch and the streets. #FKIsrael www.rte.ie/sport/soccer...
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Ireland drawn with Israel in Nations League
Heimir Hallgrimsson's Republic of Ireland learned their fate for the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League with matches against Israel, Austria and Kosovo to come. Read here.
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Shelie @shelie2019.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/en... @uplift.ie
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Occupied Territories Bill Now
Demand the Irish government stops blocking the Occupied Territories Bill and finally ban trade with illegal settlers on Palestinian land.
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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 05/02/2026
If Jeff Bezos could afford to spend $75 million on the Melania movie & $500 million for a yacht to sail off to his $55 million wedding to give his wife a $5 million ring, please don't tell me he needed to fire one-third of the Washington Post staff. Democracy dies in oligarchy.
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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 04/02/2026
British MPs have approved the release of documents relating to former minister Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the United States
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British MPs back plan to release Mandelson files
British MPs have approved the release of documents relating to former minister Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the United States.
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Shelie @shelie2019.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
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KNEECAP on X: "Not one conviction for the first 6 of the Filton 24. They took action against Elbit Systems in Bristol. They've been locked in British jails for over 500 days! They stood with Palestine. They stood with humanity. They beat the British state. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Free Palestine. 🇵🇸 https://t.co/1Vj3a29pVu" / X
Not one conviction for the first 6 of the Filton 24. They took action against Elbit Systems in Bristol. They've been locked in British jails for over 500 days! They stood with Palestine. They stood with humanity. They beat the British state. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Free Palestine. 🇵🇸 https://t.co/1Vj3a29pVu
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Shelie @shelie2019.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 03/02/2026
Collision between Greek Coast Guard vessel, migrant boat kills at least 14 aje.news/2bysfp
Collision between Greek Coast Guard vessel, migrant boat kills at least 14
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Shelie @shelie2019.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
RTE news : Mitchell name removed from scholarship over Epstein links www.rte.ie/news/2026/02...
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Mitchell name removed from scholarship over Epstein links
The US-Ireland Alliance has removed the name of former Senator George Mitchell from their scholarship programme due to his links with the late disgraced financier and convicted child sexual abuser Jef...
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Shelie @shelie2019.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
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Shelie2019 on X: "THERE IS NO CEASEFIRE. Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD stop sitting on the fence and confirm that Ireland is refusing to take a seat on the so called Board of Peace, its basically a board of Genocide enablers and gave robbers. #GAZAisNotForSale" / X
THERE IS NO CEASEFIRE. Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD stop sitting on the fence and confirm that Ireland is refusing to take a seat on the so called Board of Peace, its basically a board of Genocide enablers and gave robbers. #GAZAisNotForSale
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 30/01/2026
A mother whose son ended up with severe medical issues as a result of his use of nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, is now warning parents about the dangers of the drug. "We didn't realise what was going on until he ended up in hospital," she said. jrnl.ie/6941510
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Mother issues warning after son left unable to walk due to nitrous oxide use
Young people in Ireland are increasingly being diagnosed with spinal cord damage caused by the recreational use of the drug.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 30/01/2026
The trial of a Limerick car dealer accused of giving a detective €20,000 in exchange for information has heard recordings of audio surveillance of the two men speaking about ongoing “secret” and sensitive garda investigations. jrnl.ie/6942361
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Jury hears surveillance recording of Limerick businessman and detective
Stephen O’ Sullivan (43) of Farrehy, Broadford, Co Limerick, has pleaded not guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Apple & Google removed ICE tracking apps in their app stores. TikTok reportedly suppressed videos criticizing ICE & the shooting of Alex Pretti. Meta blocked Facebook groups tracking ICE & links to a database of agents that the government wants to keep secret. Big Tech is enabling Trump's regime.
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Ireland against Fascism @irlagainstfascism.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
And still there is no justice for the victims of this heinous crimes against innocents
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Shelie @shelie2019.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
All I can say is watch this , its an eye opener and a heart breaker. #FreePalestine #IsraeliTerrorists ✊️🇵🇸
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Shelie @shelie2019.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
I've joined the campaign to stop public money for companies linked to Israeli fighter jets - will you join too? actnow.yourmovement.org/p/are-you-in...
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Stop public money for companies linked to Israeli fighter jets - are you in?
Sign up for our Invest NI: No Public Money for Israeli Fighter Jets campaign today!
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The Ditch @wereontheditch.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Claiming antisemitism is a serious problem in Ireland, Martin and Harris cited an organisation accused of major factual distortions – and whose vice president, an ex-IDF general, had to cancel a trip to South Africa for fear of a war crimes arrest. www.ontheditch.com/martin-and-h...
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Martin cites organisation accused of academic failures
Its vice president recently had to cancel a trip to South Africa for fear of being arrested for war crimes.
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Shelie @shelie2019.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
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Germany grovels to Trump
A plan to train Gaza's police will reinforce the occupation.
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Shelie @shelie2019.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/de... @uplift.ie
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Designate ICE as a Terrorist Group
I believe there is a serious and legitimate case for designating U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as a terrorist organisation, based not on rhetoric or emotion, but on behaviour and impact. T...
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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 26/01/2026
Lebanon recorded 2,036 Israeli ceasefire violations in the last three months of 2025 and filed a complaint with the UN, citing breaches of its sovereignty, a Security Council resolution and the November 2024 ceasefire. 🔗: aje.news/7dwq4s | #Infograph
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
This is a tough thing to face. But on the left we *must* uphold the standards we preach. It concerns me that this is the only article by a leftist I've yet read that handles the issue honestly. Otherwise I've seen only tortured apologetics & gross hypocrisy. www.europe-solidaire.org/spip.php?art...
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Noam Chomsky's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein says a lot about progressive politics - Europe Solidaire Sans Frontières
The Left icon overlooked sexual violence, much like India's literary and cultural progressives have embraced a man whose rape conviction was (…)
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Ireland against Fascism @irlagainstfascism.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Why most Europeans don't trust either Republicans nor Democrats 👇 "The list features 75 Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives who voted to express gratitude to ICE.[2025] All of them received financial support, bundled contributions, or endorsements by AIPAC or Pro-Israel PACs."
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Shelie @shelie2019.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
It is happening again, in Gaza. Never Again Should mean NeverAgain for Anyone RTE news : Holocaust 'can very easily happen again', says survivor www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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Holocaust 'can very easily happen again', says survivor
The Holocaust could "very easily" happen again, a survivor of the atrocity who lives in Dublin has said.
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Shelie @shelie2019.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
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Irish Sport for Palestine on Instagram: "GAA legend Colm McAlarney spoke powerfully at Páirc Esler this evening in county Down calling on the GAA to #dropallianz"
93 likes, 6 comments - irishsportforpalestine on January 24, 2026: "GAA legend Colm McAlarney spoke powerfully at Páirc Esler this evening in county Down calling on the GAA to #dropallianz".
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Shelie @shelie2019.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Yesterday the people took to the streets all around Ireland demanding Sanctions on Israel. #ThereIsNoCeasefire #SanctionIsraelNow #FreePalestine www.rte.ie/news/dublin/...
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Pro-Palestine rally calls for sanctions against Israel
Around a thousand protesters have taken part in a march demanding urgent Government action and sanctions against Israel in Dublin city centre.
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Shelie @shelie2019.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
This is the man shot by ICE Agents for simply protecting a woman. He isn't a terrorist. He was a kind, compassionate American citizen. Dont listen to the lies from the Whitehouse. Stand up fight back ✊️
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Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 10/01/2026
Outside US embassy to say: Hands off Venezuela Hands off Cuba Hands off neutrality The government has no interest in sovereignty. They just want to lick the boots of Trump. They want rid of the Triple Lock so Irish troops can be sent to fight for US power. We need to save it.
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Shelie @shelie2019.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Why is there so much corruption in Irish state bodies
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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
You are being lied to about the Chagos Islands. This is the truth.
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The Ditch @wereontheditch.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Two multi-billion-euro weapons manufacturers are sponsoring a speaking event with EU commissioner for democracy, justice and rule of law Michael McGrath. McGrath will speak at the 5 February Forum Europa event sponsored by Indra Group and Airbus. www.ontheditch.com/two-weapons-...
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Weapons manufacturers sponsor Michael McGrath speaking event
ts sponsors' commercial interests are closely tied to EU military and security policy.
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The Ditch @wereontheditch.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
The attorney general was forced to – privately – remind government of the 'strictly independent' nature of the DPP’s work after senior ministers claimed her office was 'no longer fit for purpose'. The DPP was 'anxious to put some matters on the record'. www.ontheditch.com/attorney-gen...
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AG forced to write to cabinet after DPP criticism
He had to remind government of the “strictly independent” nature of the DPP’s work.
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Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan @lukemingflanagan.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Delighted to endorse @jamesrenaghanpbp.bsky.social in Louth. James has shown over the years his commitment to ordinary people, Palestine, and challenging the far right. He’d make a fantastic TD, but he needs your help. Please give him your No.1 Vote this Friday. Change is possible.
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Durruti Dub @durrutidub.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Buala bos! 👏👏
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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 25/11/2024
The National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU) has called for the next government to legislate for a new offence of verbal or physical assault and threatening behaviour towards frontline workers
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NBRU calls for new law against abuse of frontline workers
The National Bus and Rail Union has called for the next government to legislate for a new offence of verbal or physical assault and threatening behaviour towards frontline workers.
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Tiberius @ecomarxi.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Israel just brought down a full residential apartment block in the Basta area in Beirut without warning, at 4am in the morning. Families sleeping soundly in their beds, to wake as their ceilings collapsed in on them. This is the US-Israel axis of evil at play
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Matt Zarb-Cousin @mzc.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Great coverage of our campaign to end to greyhound racing. Take action at gamban4greyhounds.com
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Greyhound racing increase in Wales 'due to streaming and betting' - BBC News
Animal welfare campaigners say streaming and gambling is driving up greyhound racing in Wales.
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@Comradess Nan @socialistnan123.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
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Shelie @shelie2019.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
War crimes happening in front of our eyes. World wake up #StoptheGenocide #NetanyahuwarCriminal
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Declassified UK @declassifieduk.org · 23/11/2024
Spying for Israel: Keir Starmer’s secret surveillance of Gaza caught on camera 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=KCBQ...
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