NI Strike 18/01/2024 thread 🧵
I will update this thread throughout the day on Thursday with photos and videos from the various pickets and events around #Belfast.
#NorthernIreland
We have launched Op Exposure following recent serious disorder. Images of individuals we would like to speak with can be found here:
https://t.co/ooFasNFQbZ
Unite the Union hospitality workers protest at gates of Queen’s University Belfast following the announcement that Clements Coffee will close its remaining 4 locations on campus and the redundancy of 30
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Terrorism Investigation Unit investigating the attack on Dunmurry Police Station at the weekend have made an arrest. Details here:
https://t.co/NwxMWeEElf
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher condemns the reckless and dangerous attack in Dunmurry on Saturday, 25th April.
Today we are releasing footage showing our officers evacuating homes in the area to keep people safe as the bomb detonated: https://t.co/R9Gi3wYY6K
Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton condemns reckless attack at Dunmurry police station and praises bravery of police personnel. Details here: https://t.co/nOQcMUPUCn
Road Users are advised that Protests are planned at a number of locations in Northern Ireland over the next few days. You should allow extra time for journeys or when travelling to appointments due to potential traffic disruption. (16:06)
In line with our tradition of policing by consent, An Garda Síochána has been operating on the basis of the 4Es – Engage, Explain, Encourage and Enforce.
Following positive engagement some critical deliveries have departed Foynes Port in Co. Limerick this afternoon.
The Defence Forces are aware of images circulating of MOWAG Armoured Personnel Carriers in convoy.
We can confirm that these are the personnel of the 128th Infantry Battalion conducting mission readiness exercises ahead of deployment to UNIFIL next month.
Mission Readiness Exercises are critical activities to train and prepare our personnel for conducting duties in Southern Lebanon.
Earlier this evening, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) detained a UNIFIL peacekeeper after blocking a logistics convoy. Following direct and immediate contacts by UNIFIL's Head of Mission & Force Commander and our Liaison Branch, the peacekeeper was released in less than an hour.
Iraqi Hezbollah releases footage of American journalist Shelly Kittelson in captivity, showing her “admitting” she gathered intelligence on Shia militias for the U.S. consul in Baghdad.
They say she will be freed and must leave Iraq immediately.
@AllisonMorris1 Response to this seems largely reactionary, there’s been 27+ arrests since 2018 when they started to move towards that approach for the eastern Monday parade. Would be interesting to see what they were in the years before.
A week ago, @citrini dispatched an analyst to the Strait of Hormuz. Soon, he was cruising on a boat in the strait with a beer and a waterproof Pelican case full of Zyn and cigars.
What he saw — tankers, some on fire and some that made it through, and more — @NYMag
https://t.co/nWlG8PvfDO
🚨🚨🚨 I can confirm that my friend Shelly Kittleson was abducted and may have taken hostage in Baghdad by Khatib Hezbollah. Whereabouts and condition unknown. I am her designated U.S. point of contact. If you have information please provide to law enforcement and send me a DM.
A peacekeeper was tragically killed last night when a projectile exploded in a UNIFIL position near Adchit Al Qusayr. Another was critically injured. No one should ever lose their life serving the cause of peace.
In the last hour, there have been reports of shelling on a UNIFIL site in the Adshit al-Qusayr area, southern Lebanon. There are also unconfirmed reports of injuries.
A video purpotedly by Ashab al-Yamin has emerged on social networks linked to the Iran-led Islamic Resistance claiming responsibility for the arson attack in Golders Green, London on Monday morning. The group claims it attacked the Machzike Hadath Synagogue because of its ties to Israel. However, footage from the scene shows the suspects attacking United Hatzolah ambulances
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The video is different. It does not show the suspects carrying out the attack unlike all of the previous publications.
Managed to film at the Shahran oil depot in Western Tehran that was targeted by airstrikes last night. The oil still seems to be burning. We saw flames coming from some of the destroyed oil storage tanks. Also destroyed tanker trucks outside the gate. Sorry for audio issues, was windy @CNN@cnni@claudiaotto