Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain (PhD)

Starvation in Gaza is destroying communities – and will leave generational scars Health and societal ramifications of extreme hunger will reverberate long after the war is over

“All these traumas are the reason why the Irish took almost 150 years before they could memorialise what they experienced in the 1840s. Those who inflict starvation are aware of this, they know that what they’re doing is actually dismantling a society.” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

WHO operations compromised following attacks on warehouse and facility sheltering staff and families in Deir al Balah, Gaza WHO condemns in the strongest terms the attacks on a building housing WHO staff in Deir al Balah, the mistreatment of those sheltering there, and the destruction of its main warehouse. Following inten...

Every single state who is not imposing sanctions on Israel or stopping the sale of weapons to Israel is complicit in all of the atrocities & deaths happening in Gaza. Shame on us all.

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Starvation is a horrific reality for children and families in Gaza. Aid at scale must be allowed in urgently.

This is a man-made disaster.

Enough is enough. The United Nations must be allowed to deliver aid of all types at scale to families in Gaza, wherever they are.

The Israeli Authorities are starving civilians in #Gaza.

Among them are 1 million children.

Lift the siege: allow UNRWA to bring in food and medicines.

It is remarkable that the west is committing to spending 5% of GDP on defence, and almost no one has made the case that the most pressing threat to our security this century is climate change and we should be spending more on tackling that.

Together with our partners, we urge all #EU Member States & the @ec.europa.eu to:

❌halt arms transfers
❌sanction those responsible for ongoing atrocity crimes
❌suspend the trade agreement with Israel

Under the Genocide Convention, EU states are bound to act.
Learn more: bit.ly/4eapcyB

Israeli fire and strikes kill 140 in Gaza, medics say, as attention shifts to Iran The deaths include the latest in near daily killings of Palestinians seeking aid

It is utterly unacceptable that Israel is continued to be allowed to slaughter innocent people without any consequences. International rule of law will soon mean nothing if countries do not stand up to the lies & tyranny of this Israeli government.

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“This place could be beautiful, right?
You could make this place beautiful.”
(from Good Bones by Maggie Smith)

Same. I will immediately cancel my recurring donation if AI is part of the site. Already only using search engines not using AI because I will not be part of the zombie crowd walking into this bubble while depleting scarce resources (energy, water etc) needed for people. @wikipedia.org

Campaigners concerned over rising heights of car bonnets European campaign groups say the rising heights of car bonnets are a danger to vulnerable road users, particularly children.

We urgently need higher motor taxes and parking charges for SUVs and other larger vehicles.

They cause enormous damage to both human and our environment. This must be reflected in the cost of owning an SUV.

Let’s be clear: Israel, an occupier, has no authority under international law to board or divert the Madleen.

This is a hijacking, plain and simple. A hijacking of a UK-registered ship, with multiple *European* citizens on board.

Does the EU or UK government have anything to say? Anything??

#Madleen
“Let the Madleen reach Gaza. Let this small ship carry the weight of global conscience. Let it land in peace.” Mary Robinson

#Madleen #GazaFlotilla

My 2nd little boy got his gift from the library for starting school in Sept. His choice of a bag of books as Gaeilge nó as Béarla. Chuffed little man then got 6 books out on his card (18 books out for the family in total 😄) & we all go home happy. Publicly funded social good. Long may they last! 2/2

In the same vein as a post from @saoirsemc.bsky.social last year, I want to remind everyone how amazing our public libraries are. A public space where, counter to our consumer culture, you don’t have to buy anything, just enjoy the space & the shared resources ⭐️ The staff are also amazing. 📚 1/2

BREAKING: French dock workers in Fos-sur-Mer refused today to load machine gun ammo destined for Israel's army

International aid ship en route to Gaza will be stopped, warns Israeli military Madleen, with Greta Thunberg on board, reaches east Mediterranean a month after drone attack on separate aid vessel

Such courage & leadership being demonstrated by all on this boat, putting their lives on the line with this demonstration of humanity.
This cannot end as another tragedy. Israel must be stopped from inflicting harm on civilians in Gaza & those trying to help them.
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Israeli Soldiers Open Fire Near Gaza Aid Site. Gaza Officials Say 27 Are Killed.

Gunning down people you are choosing to starve as they desperately seek food for their families shocks the conscience.

States should urgently act, including imposing sanctions and an arms embargo, to press Israel to stop exterminating Palestinians.

Such a great few days at the #MaryRobinson conference in Ballina. Inspiring talks (particularly from @hannahdaly.ie & @elainemcgoff.bsky.social), engaging workshops & lots of good conversations. Feeling simultaneously overwhelmed & revived! Thank you sincerely to the organisers for a great meeting.

My companion for the train journey to Ballina for the Mary Robinson Climate & Nature Conference. I *highly* recommend it. Every time I’ve read a few pages these past few weeks my brain has fired off in different directions around our history, our current relationships with land & abiding traditions.

Do we know why the council initially refused planning?

Should be toward the end of the summer when the Community Conversations begin.

Yes! My exact thought when I found out you were presenting 😄

Mary Robinson Climate and Nature Conference returns next week The Mary Robinson Climate and Nature Conference, which is in its third year, is set to take place again in Co. Mayo next week.

I am very much looking forward to presenting at the Mary Robinson Conference on Climate & Nature next week in Ballina. Will be sharing my learnings from the Citizens’ Assembly and hopes for Ireland’s Nature Restoration Plan.

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When we discuss the genocide in Gaza, we must choose our words carefully.

My letter in today's edition of the @irishtimes.com

Taoiseach to 'demand answers' after shots fired at envoys Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he will be "demanding answers" from Israel after Israeli troops fired on a European Union delegation that included two Irish diplomats visiting the occupied West Bank...

The appeasement of Israel must stop now.

This is outrageous.

www.rte.ie/news/middle-...

Hi cannot cope with what Israel is doing right now. I don’t know what to do with my anger & sadness. It’s unbelievable what is happening.
Can we stand up to the bullies & get food to families by air, by water? It’s unbearable to think children are dying of hunger.

Israel must stop using starvation of civilians as a method of war. A crowd of men and women pushed close together hold up large cooking pots and pans.

Since 2 March 2025 Israel has prevented the entry of all humanitarian supplies and commercial goods including food, water, medicine and fuel into the occupied Gaza Strip.

YouTube video by United Nations Gaza: UN Urges Immediate Action to Save Lives - OCHA Briefing | United Nations

Watch this. And Listen closely.
UN security counvil, may 13 2025
youtube.com/watch?v=GqP4...
And after you watched, reflect on the question He asks

Ireland says Israel is carrying out war crimes in Gaza. Now it must act Beyond the Occupied Territories Bill, Ireland must prevent economic activity here, or involving Irish companies, which might support the illegal actions of the Israeli government

Ireland says Israel is carrying out war crimes in Gaza. Now it must act

www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...