West Donegal Protesters Show Solidarity with Palestine, Criticize UK Arms Sales
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West Donegal, Ireland – December 28, 2025 – Protesters in West Donegal have voiced strong support for Palestinians and criticized the United Kingdom’s continued military support for Israel amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza.The exhibition highlighted concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the role of international actors, especially the UK, in supplying arms too the region. Concurrently, protesters expressed solidarity with a group of activists in Britain currently undertaking a hunger strike to protest the UK’s policies.
Criticism of UK Arms Sales to Israel
The protest focused heavily on the UK’s arms trade with Israel. according to a December 2025 report by the Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT), the UK has licensed over £483 million worth of arms to Israel since the start of the conflict in October 2023. https://caat.org.uk/ These licenses include components for weapons systems used in Gaza.
Protesters argue that these arms sales contribute to the violence and suffering experienced by Palestinians. They point to reports from organizations like Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch documenting alleged violations of international humanitarian law during the conflict. https://www.amnesty.org/ https://www.hrw.org/
“The UK government’s continued supply of weapons to Israel,despite mounting evidence of civilian casualties,is unconscionable,” stated a spokesperson for the West Donegal protest group. “Providing military aid to a party engaged in such actions makes the UK complicit in the violence.”
Recent reports also suggest that the British military has been providing intelligence support to Israel,including facts gathered through surveillance flights over Gaza. while the UK government has not publicly confirmed the extent of this intelligence sharing,several media outlets have reported on the issue,citing anonymous sources within the Ministry of Defense. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/15/uk-intelligence-shared-with-israel-over-gaza-operation
Support for Hunger Strikers in britain
The West Donegal protesters also expressed strong support for activists in Britain currently on a hunger strike. These activists are protesting the UK government’s policies regarding Palestine and demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. As of December 28, 2025, some of the strikers have been refusing food for over 50 days, raising serious concerns about their health.
“We have an obligation to support these brave individuals who are risking their lives to highlight the injustice faced by Palestinians,” said a protester. “Their sacrifice demands our attention and compels us to demand a change in policy.” Information about the hunger strike and updates on the activists’ condition can be found through the Palestine Solidarity Campaign. https://www.palestinecampaign.org/
Key Takeaways
* The UK has licensed significant arms sales to Israel since the start of the conflict in Gaza.
* Protesters argue these arms sales contribute to the violence and suffering of Palestinians.
* Concerns have been raised regarding the UK providing intelligence support to Israel.
* Activists in Britain are currently on hunger strike to protest UK policies regarding palestine.
* West Donegal protesters are demonstrating solidarity with both the Palestinian people and the hunger strikers.
The West Donegal protest reflects a growing international movement calling for an end to the conflict in Gaza and accountability for all parties involved. As the situation continues to evolve, pressure on governments worldwide to address the humanitarian crisis and pursue a just and lasting peace is highly likely to intensify.