Irish activists disrupt Coca-Cola Christmas display in protest of its support for Israeli occupation

WORLD, Dec. 22 (YPA) -Pro-Palestinian activists affiliated with Lasair Dhearg  group disrupted the famous Christmas display in Belfast, sponsored by Coca-Cola, in protest against the genocide in Gaza and to highlight the role of Coca-Cola and other companies in this genocide.

In statement on social media, the group said: “Coca-Cola, in sponsoring the Christmas decorations in Joy’s Entry once again, are attempting to whitewash their role in this genocidal project.

The group added while Coca-Cola want people in Belfast to “share their Christmas spirit” Lasair Dhearg claimed they wanted to share images of “the horrors of Gaza this Christmas and the countless children who haven’t lived to see another one.”

“In boycotting Coca-Cola and companies like them we are helping to boycott genocide and bring an end to Zionism, one small step at a time,” the group said.

Some of the stickers and signs protesting the drink brand placed along the entry said: “Boycott Coca-Cola”, “Free Palestine” and: “There is no Christmas in Palestine.” The Jailhouse Belfast and the PSNI have both been contacted for comment.

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