‘Covering up an issue isn't going to make it go away, and it's not going to make us go away or give up either’
Two Limerick-based artists say they will “fight back” as they repaint a mural for Palestine after it was “painted over in black”.
“We wanted to do the same in Limerick and give voice to the people here. This city is one of the best in the country and we wanted to express our solidarity with the struggle in Palestine.” Paddy said: “The mural received lots of support online and in person. This is good, it will not change the inhuman acts of the Israeli government but it will show solidarity and that is what it has to do.
Paddy continued: “We put the piece straight back up because we will not let whoever wants to censor us win. Saoirse don Phalaistín Free Palestine. He added: “The ongoing Israeli assault in Gaza is horrendous. Many people including the small Palestinian community in the city have been in touch regarding the ongoing situation and why there was no ceasefire.
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