Irish government and the Fuel Debacle | Another Israeli Offensive likely in Gaza | Palestinian Prisoners Day 17 April | A Nation For All

Irish government and the Fuel DebacleThe blockade of fuel depots, motorways, towns and Dublin City centre was entirely avoidable if the FFFG government had taken the growing crisis around the cost of living and increasing fuel and energy bills seriously months ago. Instead Micheál Martin and Co. stuck their heads in the sand and ignored the mounting anger.Another Israeli Offensive likely in GazaAs I write this the talks between Iran and the USA, over the illegal Israeli/US war against Iran, appear to have foundered. It is likely that the energy and economic crisis that has resulted will continue.Israel’s leader Benjamin Netanyahu has been lobbying the USA for decades to attack Iran. Other Presidents refused. President Trump agreed. The bombing of Iran and Lebanon result from Netanyahu’s war aim of expanding Israel’s borders.Palestinian Prisoners Day 17 April:This Friday is Palestinian Prisoners’ Day. It is a day set aside internationally and dedicated to the freedom of Palestinian political prisoners and in support for their rights.A just published report - titled “Another genocide behind walls” - by Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor https://euromedmonitor.org/en documents the appalling widespread patterns of brutality and sexual violence, including rape, used by Israel against detainees from the Gaza Strip.A Nation For AllCaoilfhionn Ní Dhonnabháinnn’s book A NATION FOR ALL is a must read primer for anyone interested in the struggle for the re-conquest of Ireland by the people of this island. I whole heartedly recommend it.  Especially to activists or those brave souls who are on the journey into activism and who are trying to figure out how, in this turbulent world, the struggle for equality, solidarity, democracy and sovereignty in Ireland is to be taken forward. As always it is important to get the basics right. A Nation For All does that.