Dozens of demonstrators gathered in front of the Irish parliament on Friday to voice their support for Palestine and protest against the policies of the United States.

The protest took place just ahead of a scheduled meeting between the protesters and members of the US House of Representatives at the parliament building.

The protesters carried signs with slogans such as “End the Genocide,” “Palestinian Babies Are Not Targets,” and “The Nakba Never Ended,” emphasizing their opposition to the ongoing violence in the region.

Some demonstrators wore masks depicting US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, using this imagery to criticize the two leaders for their roles in the Middle East conflict.

Through their chants and banners, the protesters condemned the US and Israeli governments’ policies, particularly concerning the human rights violations in Palestine. They called for an immediate end to the violence and for justice to be established in the Gaza Strip.

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Jack Spicer, a New Zealander who took part in the protest, spoke about the significance of the demonstration, highlighting the importance of standing in solidarity with the Palestinian people.

The protest outside the Irish parliament underscores the ongoing global concern over the situation in the Middle East and the desire for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.