Ms. Ní Choimín, who now lives in Galway, began the hunger strike on May 21st
Clane woman Sophie Ní Choimín brought half a watermelon to the Dail yesterday and told the Government she would eat it if they made a movement on the Occupied Territories Bill.
She said she brought the watermelon to prove she's not trying to be a "martyr or extreme" and that she would eat it if "they take any action".
Ms. Ní Choimín, who now lives in Galway, began the hunger strike on May 21st
A 12-hour protest is underway outside Leinster House, calling for action on the Occupied Territories Bill.
It comes after Cabinet approved the drafting of the bill yesterday.
They want the government to pass the Occupied Territories Bill in full — with a dual ban on goods and services linked to illegal Israeli settlements.
After yesterday’s draft, only goods are expected to be covered.
A vote before summer now looks unlikely.
Campaigners say that’s not good enough - and they’re also backing calls for an international peacekeeping force for Gaza.
That issue is being debated in the Dáil today, as part of a Labour Party motion.
You can listen to what Sophie said to District Magazine below.
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