Emily Elphinstone

Maker of cards, writer and sub editor of things at the Irish Independent. Also @elph_ie

[Jonathan Whittall @_jwhittall]

1/11 Everyone in Gaza feels as if they have been put on death row. If not killed by bombs or bullets, they are slowly suffocating from a lack of the basic means of survival. The only difference is the speed at which you die. The world has failed #Gaza. A🧵…

[Krishnan Guru-Murthy @krishgm]

Israel appears to be warning it’s going to go after another six Al Jazeera journalists

[Philippe Lazzarini @UNLazzarini]

🆘🆘 from our @UNRWA staff in northern #Gaza.

Nearly three weeks of non-stop bombardments from the Israeli Forces as the death toll increases.

Our staff report they cannot find food, water or medical care.
The smell of death is everywhere as bodies are left lying on the roads or under the rubble. Missions to clear the bodies or provide humanitarian assistance are denied.

In northern Gaza, people are just waiting to die.
They feel deserted, hopeless and alone. They live from one hour to the next, fearing death at every second.

Throughout the war over the past year, some UNRWA staff stayed in the north & did the impossible to provide aid to internally displaced people.
We kept some of our shelters open despite heavy bombardments & attacks on our buildings.

On behalf of our staff in northern Gaza, I am calling for an immediate truce, even if for few hours, to enable safe humanitarian passage for families who wish to leave the area & reach safer places.

This is the bare minimum to save the lives of civilians who have nothing to do with this conflict.

#CeaseFireNow

[Emily Elphinstone @eelphinstone]

@clhubes I love Good Thread Gang... they're cosy, cool styles/colours and really good quality. Oh and my sister founded it, so I'm a superfan. https://t.co/NrVXwNhfDW

[Yousef Aljamal 🪁 @YousefAljamal]

I interviewed farmer Yousef Abo Rabee for an article on agriculture in Gaza to be published by @intifada soon. Israel just killed him.

[Steve Sweeney @SweeneySteve]

Today I visited the Sahel hospital in southern Beirut the morning after Israel claimed - without evidence - that hundreds of billions of dollars in gold and cash were stored in the basement and used to fund Hezbollah.

I had unrestricted access to all areas, including the basement and all I found were the normal things found in any hospital, in any country across the world.

The hospital director believes it will be bombed by Israel, repeating a pattern seen in Gaza, with attempts to link the hospital to Hezbollah a smokescreen to justify an attack.

We had to leave the hospital with drones flying overhead with the potential for Israel to strike at any moment.

Lebanon’s health ministry has called on the international community to speak out and break its silence on Israel’s war crimes with around 150 health workers killed in Israeli attacks.

At least four people including a child were killed as Israel bombed the vicinity of the Rafik Hariri Hospital on Monday night while 14 people were killed in Jnah, wiping out two families.

With a ceasefire seemingly out of reach, Israel’s bombing continues with no end in sight.

[Katy c'mere to me Harrington @KatyHWrites]

I get almost no pitches in features from men!
🤷‍♀️🤷🤷‍♂️
Any good Irish freelancers out there who happen to be men - my contact details are in my pinned tweet - would be nice to hear from you!
(open to anyone based in Ireland too of course)

[Ali Fox @Ali_Fox__]

ur aunty pauline waiting for the darts to come on in the pub

[VeryBritishProblems @SoVeryBritish]

It’s 1st of December. Mull everything. Mull the wine, mull the cider, mull your tea, mull the tap water, mull the cat, mull the toothpaste, mull the carpet, mull the chairs. Mull it all! Get your hair cut in a mullet. Get everything mulled. Right now. MULL!

[Richard K Herring @Herring1967]

Happy International Men's Day to all men, especially those who dont think there is one and then don't do anything to celebrate it when they find out there is.
As usual I invite you to nominate great men who deserve celebration. My choice this year is Bob Mortimer. High benchmark.

[Emily Elphinstone @eelphinstone]

Yes do join @Ali_Fox__ for her show: she is spectacular and hilarious, with sharp suits and hair like a mermaid. Seriously, go. You won't regret it

[Smock Alley Theatre @smockalley]

Join @Ali_Fox__ for a darkly comic night of storytelling and jokes proving the history of generational trauma and self-hatred in Ireland has made us the most hilariously dysfunctional race in the world. Limited tix left for Shut Up, You.
📅4 Nov
🎟️https://t.co/BnsRaQOEir

[Smock Alley Theatre @smockalley]

@Ali_Fox__ is obsessed with the past.
A darkly comic night of storytelling and jokes proving the history of generational trauma and self-hatred in Ireland has made us the most hilariously dysfunctional race in the world.
Sat Nov 4
Tickets €19 | €17
https://t.co/VOz5IP1dOm

[Ali Fox @Ali_Fox__]

Buzzed to announce my new #wip stand-up spesh SHUT UP, YOU is coming to @smockalley on SAT 4 NOV. Bring ur ma + ur nanny, I'm on Fair City.
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With thanks to @Collab_Agency✨
https://t.co/K2vsmixU0D

[Emily Elphinstone @eelphinstone]

@clhubes Completely understandable but sad nonetheless. It's magnificent to hear from someone else living with the hilarity of a 2yo (but you phrase it better). Also, I read the troll's tweet as literal rainbows and it was more funny than it needed to be. I clearly need sleep x

[Emily Elphinstone @eelphinstone]

@AperturePawn @discodeebs Oh I don't understand these technology things, you'd have to ask @PaulHalpin1

[Emily Elphinstone @eelphinstone]

I'll admit I don't have the greatest knowledge on plumbing or house construction but can blokes PLEASE stop asking if my husband is in as if my tiny brain won't be able to hold the information. #everydaysexism

[Emily Elphinstone @eelphinstone]

Thought I'd have a quick look to see how #Facebook is doing... know how many sponsored/'suggested for you' posts there were between 2 posts from people I actually know and follow? 56. At least it was a handy reminder why I don't go on there anymore

[Emily Elphinstone @eelphinstone]

Thank you to my enormous sunglasses and the tracks on @BBC6Music for making me feel much cooler than I really am on my commute this morning

[Emily Elphinstone @eelphinstone]

To celebrate #WorldBookDay2023 I picked up another book for review from the office. Solely judging the cover, which isn't even the final one as it's a proof, we're off to a very good start

[Emily Elphinstone @eelphinstone]

My sister just launched her own brand, Good Thread Gang, creating organic, #SustainableFashion. It's pretty fantastic. Follow her on Insta @thegoodthreadgang and check out https://t.co/o4OY253s93 ... a hefty % goes to charity and free shipping this weekend too! #smallbusiness