Protestors call for end to violence in Gaza

Two protests took place in Cork city today in connection to the ongoing violence in Gaza.

One of the demonstrations is run by Amnesty International who are calling for people to sign a petition to being an end to Israeli and Palestinian human rights abuses.

Bus drivers from the Bus Eireann Children's Project are collecting in Parnell Place Bus Station today for the children of Gaza.

A 40ft container will be situated at the station until 5pm and people are being asked to donate children's clothes, blankets, toys and medical supplies.

The container will be transferred to a UN site near Gaza and will then be transported into the affected area.

Meanwhile, Amnesty have asked members of the public to sign petitions to bring an end to Israeli and Palestinian human rights abuses.