Ireland: Pro-Palestinian activists to demonstrate in Dublin May 18

Event

Pro-Palestinian activists are planning to protest outside the Israeli Embassy in Dublin from 16:00 May 18. The purpose of the action is to show solidarity with Palestinians amid tensions and violence between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Gaza-based militants in the Gaza Strip. Attendance is likely to be in the hundreds.

Additional police will deploy to monitor and facilitate the demonstration. Large numbers of people and associated crowd-control measures will likely prompt localized transport disruptions in the protest area. Public transport in the vicinity could also be disrupted or diverted. The gathering is likely to proceed peacefully, but isolated clashes with security forces are possible, particularly if demonstrators become disruptive or attempt to breach security cordons.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions form security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Check public transport schedules for disruptions and allow extra time for travel in the protest area.