Local Palestinian group reacts to Trump's idea to 'clear out' Gaza
A vigil took place to remember those in Palestine on Sunday evening in Cavan town.
A group of around ten people came out despite harsh weather to stand in solidarity with those in Palestine.
Member of the Cavan branch of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign Megan De Siún said it was "really really heartening" to see people come out despite "one of the worst storms in Irish history".
"We actually had some new members come out and join us, which I think was incredible, they braved the rain and the freezing cold to come out."
As of Tuesday, more than 300,000 Palestinians had returned to their homes in northern Gaza after Israel's military authorised returns earlier that morning. Around 650,000 Palestinians were displaced from northern Gaza since the October 7 attacks when Hamas killed 1,200 Israelis and took 251 hostages.
More than 47,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed since then.
The first phase of a ceasefire deal will last until early March. As part of that 33 Israelis held in Gaza will be exchanged for around 1,900 Palestinians in Israeli prisons. Six Israeli hostages are due to be released this week as part of the deal, while the second phase has yet to be negotiated.
Since the beginning of the ceasefire, Israeli raids in the occupied West Bank have seen more Palestinians killed including a two-year-old Palestinian girl, according to health officials there.
"Clearly the offensive has switched its attention from Gaza to the West Bank," said Megan.
"This was never just about Gaza. This is very much about eradicating the Palestinians," she said.
Meanwhile US President Donald Trump has stated his desire to move Palestinians from Gaza to "safer" locations such as Egypt or Jordan. He also shared an idea to "clean out" Gaza after the 15-month war has left much of the area in rubble.
"That's a world leader advocating for ethnic cleansing at this point," Megan gave her opinion.
"Moving the population from the lands they are on is the definition of ethnic cleansing, that is not just a war crime, that is crimes against humanity."
In Cavan, the group plans to focus on helping those who need it by organising fundraisers.
"We would love as many people as possible to join us by following us on the internet or coming out to our events."