Conor L.
@conorhaag.bsky.social
‘The impact of the human tragedies I've reported on is that,I'll be angry. I want to know why is this child dying? These are not acts of God; they're results of respectable politicians' decisions’ J.Pilger /MA History (UCD), Social Policy (UCLan)🇵🇸🇮🇪
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A bullet shattered her knee. Now a Gaza teen's chances of walking depend on Rafah border crossing
A bullet shattered her knee. Now a Gaza teen's chances of walking depend on Rafah border crossing
A bullet shattered her knee. Now a Gaza teen's chances of walking depend on Rafah border crossing
www.independent.co.uk
Sanctions , of course, has nothing to do with it. #US #Venezuela
Despite recent reforms, Venezuela’s oil sector faces a long read to recovery after two decades of mismanagement, corruption, lack of investment, and a dearth of expertise.
Venezuela Reformed Its Oil Law. Now What?
Caracas is trying desperately to boost investment in its oil patch, but it may be disappointed.
foreignpolicy.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Sanctions , of course, has nothing to do with it. #US #Venezuela
There doesn’t need2be a dichotomy here. Many of these activists opposing his visit will be Jewish.This reproduces the framing of the perpetrators of the bondi attack,+a genocide. There is no single Australian Jewish community, and it’s anti semitic to suggest so. #Australia #Israel #gaza #palestine
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will get two very different receptions when he arrives in Australia – a warm welcome by a government determined to show solidarity with its grieving Jewish community, and mass protests by activists who consider him a war criminal. https://cnn.it/3Ma2wVF
February 8, 2026 at 12:17 PM
There doesn’t need2be a dichotomy here. Many of these activists opposing his visit will be Jewish.This reproduces the framing of the perpetrators of the bondi attack,+a genocide. There is no single Australian Jewish community, and it’s anti semitic to suggest so. #Australia #Israel #gaza #palestine
Less what Mandelson did, than his getting caught. He represents most post Thatcher-Reagan neoliberal politicians who see political positions as self aggrandizement opportunities to advance their personal careers, build contacts+make money, instead of public service. #UK #US #Ireland
I agree, but especially with this:
February 8, 2026 at 11:57 AM
www.rte.ie/news/2026/02... "Palestinians are to govern Palestinians. Gaza belongs to the people of Gaza and to Palestine. We will not accept foreign rule," he added. Why the scare quotes around “foreign rule’ to describe the “board of peace”? #gaza #palestine #Israel #US #Ireland #UK
Senior Hamas leader rejects disarmament or 'foreign rule'
A senior Hamas leader has said that the Palestinian Islamist movement would not surrender its weapons nor accept foreign intervention in Gaza, pushing back against US and Israeli demands.
www.rte.ie
February 8, 2026 at 11:40 AM
www.rte.ie/news/2026/02... "Palestinians are to govern Palestinians. Gaza belongs to the people of Gaza and to Palestine. We will not accept foreign rule," he added. Why the scare quotes around “foreign rule’ to describe the “board of peace”? #gaza #palestine #Israel #US #Ireland #UK
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dubl... “The march was, organisers said, aimed at highlighting the manner in which #Israel ‘s genocide in #Gaza continues. Women are still forced to give birth in tents, in freezing rain, while mobile maternity units provided by Irish people are denied entry” #US #Ireland
‘A different type of protest’: Silence speaks volumes as healthcare workers march for Gaza in Dublin
Silent walk in Dublin aimed at highlighting Israel’s continuing genocide in Gaza and its plans to prevent entry for 37 aid agencies
www.irishtimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 8:18 AM
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dubl... “The march was, organisers said, aimed at highlighting the manner in which #Israel ‘s genocide in #Gaza continues. Women are still forced to give birth in tents, in freezing rain, while mobile maternity units provided by Irish people are denied entry” #US #Ireland
And what exactly are flags, or the entities they represent? #Haiti #IOC institutions in the west are rotting , made obvious over #gaza and getting worse
The International Olympic Committee ruled that an image of Toussaint Louverture, born into slavery and and leader of the Haitian Revolution, on Haiti’s uniforms violated Olympic rules barring political symbolism
Haiti's Winter Olympics team shines a positive light even as IOC removes patriot from uniforms
Haiti is making a statement at the Milan Cortina Winter Games with two athletes proudly representing the nation.
apnews.com
February 7, 2026 at 8:49 AM
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/pe... Palestinians “sell earrings made from tear gas cannisters. They are attacked and raided so often that a number of Palestinians decided to make jewellery out of what was left behind.” #Palestine #gaza #Israel #US #gaza #westbank #Hebron
My Life with Muireann Walsh: 'I am a Cork mum who saw the devastation in the West Bank first hand'
Muireann Walsh visited the West Bank and spoke to Sarah Horgan bout what she witnessed
www.irishexaminer.com
February 7, 2026 at 8:22 AM
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/pe... Palestinians “sell earrings made from tear gas cannisters. They are attacked and raided so often that a number of Palestinians decided to make jewellery out of what was left behind.” #Palestine #gaza #Israel #US #gaza #westbank #Hebron
“more than 250 Australian servicemen, have been bulldozed during Israeli military operations over the past two years” #Australia #gaza #palestine #Israel / True. Sad how we resort2tribalism to appeal to people’s sensibilities. Destruction of any grave is an outrage. Tribalism motivates Israeli thugs
Where is the outrage regarding the IDF's desecration of Anzac graves in Gaza?
The graves of Anzac soldiers in Gaza have been desecrated. Where is The Australian's outrage?
www.crikey.com.au
February 6, 2026 at 8:23 AM
“more than 250 Australian servicemen, have been bulldozed during Israeli military operations over the past two years” #Australia #gaza #palestine #Israel / True. Sad how we resort2tribalism to appeal to people’s sensibilities. Destruction of any grave is an outrage. Tribalism motivates Israeli thugs
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Some of the great IPSC team letting people know why we should #BoycottZara in Dublin yesterday.
February 2, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Some of the great IPSC team letting people know why we should #BoycottZara in Dublin yesterday.
#UK Being a moron is exactly why she’s in that job. Completely untethered to context, history, and constantly stuck in the moment seeking silly gotcha’s like this.
Laura Kuensberg is a fucking moron and there are 10,000 journalists in the UK that could do a better job.
"Yes, obviously" 💀
February 2, 2026 at 10:39 AM
#UK Being a moron is exactly why she’s in that job. Completely untethered to context, history, and constantly stuck in the moment seeking silly gotcha’s like this.
The #UK government doesn’t support the #Iran government,supply it with arms,intelligence, &diplomatic cover, or free rides in the media like this. There is no Labor,Conservative or Reform friends of Iran.Protests are against their own government’s support of genocide ie #gaza #palestine, and #Israel
'Progressives seem oddly quiet about Iran’s murderous ayatollahs. The lack of protest over Tehran’s atrocities reveals how some causes are deemed worthier than others'
Progressives seem oddly quiet about Iran’s murderous ayatollahs
The lack of protest over Tehran’s atrocities reveals how some causes are deemed worthier than others
www.thetimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:27 AM
The #UK government doesn’t support the #Iran government,supply it with arms,intelligence, &diplomatic cover, or free rides in the media like this. There is no Labor,Conservative or Reform friends of Iran.Protests are against their own government’s support of genocide ie #gaza #palestine, and #Israel
#Israel #US “have used the so-called ceasefire as an attempt to rescue apartheid Israel,to launder its global image & muffle international outrage. It’s meant to push #Palestine #gaza out of the headlines, weaken calls for boycotts & sanctions, & make our struggle seem less urgent,”
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February 1, 2026 at 12:05 PM
#Israel #US “have used the so-called ceasefire as an attempt to rescue apartheid Israel,to launder its global image & muffle international outrage. It’s meant to push #Palestine #gaza out of the headlines, weaken calls for boycotts & sanctions, & make our struggle seem less urgent,”
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“It comes as parliament’s standards commissioner warned MPs against accepting hospitality if they wanted to boost public trust and be able to tell constituents: “You can be sure nobody is buying my favour”.” #Israel #UK #gaza #Palestine / #US #Ireland
Pro-Israel lobby groups have flown British MPs out to the country at least 56 times since the Gaza genocide started.
www.declassifieduk.org/friends-of-i...
www.declassifieduk.org/friends-of-i...
‘Friends of Israel’ groups have funded 56 trips for British politicians
Lobby organisations spent £133,000 flying MPs to Israel in two years since the genocide began
www.declassifieduk.org
February 1, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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Our next National March for Palestine is on Saturday 21st February. There is no ceasefire, Israel is bombing Gaza right now, murdering at least 25 people since last night. It is attacking and ethnically cleansing people all over the West Bank. And still our government refuses to act #FreePalestine
January 31, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Our next National March for Palestine is on Saturday 21st February. There is no ceasefire, Israel is bombing Gaza right now, murdering at least 25 people since last night. It is attacking and ethnically cleansing people all over the West Bank. And still our government refuses to act #FreePalestine
#Israel #US absent from a headline again. Who is causing the wounds, and who is preventing them from crossing at Rafah from #Gaza #palestine into #Egypt ? The genocide continues
Sick and wounded patients in Gaza desperate for medical evacuation have pinned their hopes on the promised reopening of the enclave's Rafah border crossing with Egypt.
A bullet shattered her knee. Now a Gaza teen's chances of walking depend on Rafah border crossing
Sick and wounded patients in Gaza desperate for medical evacuation have pinned their hopes on the promised reopening of the enclave's Rafah border crossing with Egypt.
bit.ly
January 31, 2026 at 12:20 PM
#Israel #US absent from a headline again. Who is causing the wounds, and who is preventing them from crossing at Rafah from #Gaza #palestine into #Egypt ? The genocide continues
“A bullet” . Who fired the bullet , and who is blocking the Rafah Crossing? #Israel savagery , criminality and culpability again omitted systematically from #UK headlines, allowing the genocide to continue. #Gaza #Israel #US #Ireland
A bullet shattered her knee. Now a Gaza teen's chances of walking depend on Rafah border crossing
A bullet shattered her knee. Now a Gaza teen's chances of walking depend on Rafah border crossing
A bullet shattered her knee. Now a Gaza teen's chances of walking depend on Rafah border crossing
www.independent.co.uk
January 31, 2026 at 8:55 AM
“Ceasefire exists ….. 12 killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza” . Words appear to mean nothing anymore. #Israel #gaza #palestine #US #UK #Ireland
As ceasefire advances and Rafah nears reopening, hospitals say 12 killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza
As ceasefire advances and Rafah nears reopening, hospitals say 12 killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza
As ceasefire advances and Rafah nears reopening, hospitals say 12 killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza
www.independent.co.uk
January 31, 2026 at 8:47 AM
www.rte.ie/news/2026/01... “Instead of staying home,the 24-year-old grabbed his personal gun and raced toward the area of the attack in southern Israel,where he fought until his last bullet.” Palestinians are not allowed their heroes, only the genocidaire side #Israel #US . #gaza #palestine #Ireland
Remains of last hostage recovered from Gaza - IDF
The Israeli military has said that it has retrieved the remains of Israeli police officer Ran Gvili, the last hostage held in Gaza.
www.rte.ie
January 26, 2026 at 2:50 PM
www.rte.ie/news/2026/01... “Instead of staying home,the 24-year-old grabbed his personal gun and raced toward the area of the attack in southern Israel,where he fought until his last bullet.” Palestinians are not allowed their heroes, only the genocidaire side #Israel #US . #gaza #palestine #Ireland
www.rte.ie/news/dublin/...
“Among the campaign's primary demands for this mobilisation include enacting the Occupied Territories Bill, an immediate arms embargo and a halt to the US military use of Shannon Airport.” #US #Israel #Ireland #gaza #Palestine
“Among the campaign's primary demands for this mobilisation include enacting the Occupied Territories Bill, an immediate arms embargo and a halt to the US military use of Shannon Airport.” #US #Israel #Ireland #gaza #Palestine
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.
www.rte.ie
January 24, 2026 at 7:04 PM
www.rte.ie/news/dublin/...
“Among the campaign's primary demands for this mobilisation include enacting the Occupied Territories Bill, an immediate arms embargo and a halt to the US military use of Shannon Airport.” #US #Israel #Ireland #gaza #Palestine
“Among the campaign's primary demands for this mobilisation include enacting the Occupied Territories Bill, an immediate arms embargo and a halt to the US military use of Shannon Airport.” #US #Israel #Ireland #gaza #Palestine
www.commondreams.org/news/new-gaza “Gaza is being discussed as an investment and a planning site, rather than as a place where people are being killed on a daily basis—largely ignoring the displacement, the genocidal acts, the starvation, and the misery.” #US #Gaza #Israel #Palestine #UK
'New Gaza' Plan by Far-Right Zionist Jared Kushner Decried as 'Ethnic Extermination' | Common Dreams
Jared Kushner's presentation on Gaza at Davos painted a glossy picture of luxury and development, ignoring the suffering and devastation caused by US-backed policies. Is this plan really about peace a...
www.commondreams.org
January 24, 2026 at 2:04 PM
www.commondreams.org/news/new-gaza “Gaza is being discussed as an investment and a planning site, rather than as a place where people are being killed on a daily basis—largely ignoring the displacement, the genocidal acts, the starvation, and the misery.” #US #Gaza #Israel #Palestine #UK
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January 24, 2026 at 11:30 AM
www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/trum... “This is not about ending Gaza’s suffering. It is about creating Big Brother-style narrative control, selling as "peace" the final eradication of Palestinian life in Gaza.” #US #gaza #Israel #UK #palestine
Trump’s 'Board of Peace' is the nail in Gaza’s coffin
Feckless European leaders like Starmer let Israel and the US tear up international law in Gaza. Now, faced with Greenland and Ukraine, they are suffering from a severe case of buyer’s regret
www.middleeasteye.net
January 24, 2026 at 9:24 AM
www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/trum... “This is not about ending Gaza’s suffering. It is about creating Big Brother-style narrative control, selling as "peace" the final eradication of Palestinian life in Gaza.” #US #gaza #Israel #UK #palestine
aje.news/wuimh3 “The #US originally said that the “Board of Peace” would oversee the rebuilding of #Gaza after more than two years of #Israel genocidal war on the enclave, but the board’s 11-page charter does not mention Gaza, suggesting its interests may have expanded in scope.”
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Brazil’s Lula says Trump is attempting to ‘create a new UN’
Lula's comments come as Trump invites Netanyahu to join 'Board of Peace', with no mention of Gaza in charter.
aje.news
January 24, 2026 at 9:19 AM
aje.news/wuimh3 “The #US originally said that the “Board of Peace” would oversee the rebuilding of #Gaza after more than two years of #Israel genocidal war on the enclave, but the board’s 11-page charter does not mention Gaza, suggesting its interests may have expanded in scope.”
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www.cnn.com/2026/01/23/p... “In most of the cases the documents show the administration made its recommendations to revoke visas based on the students’ involvement in protests criticizing #Israel war in #Gaza, despite arguments from the administration of antisemitism and support for terrorism” #US
Unsealed court documents suggest Trump admin detained Tufts student for writing op-ed critical of Israel | CNN Politics
Newly unsealed court documents show the Trump administration did not have evidence that Tufts University PhD student Rümeysa Öztürk was supporting terrorist activity when she was arrested and her visa...
www.cnn.com
January 24, 2026 at 9:12 AM
www.cnn.com/2026/01/23/p... “In most of the cases the documents show the administration made its recommendations to revoke visas based on the students’ involvement in protests criticizing #Israel war in #Gaza, despite arguments from the administration of antisemitism and support for terrorism” #US
“Israeli Arabs” is the Israeli term. They are Palestinians to themselves and the rest of the world. Everyone knows where they are from. #Israel #gaza #palestine #US #UK #Ireland
Israeli Arabs go on general strike after surge in killings
Israeli Arabs go on general strike after surge in killings
Thousands join demonstrations as leaders demand action over rising crime
www.irishtimes.com
January 22, 2026 at 4:52 PM