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Pro-Palestinian Activists Arrested in Belfast Protest

5/27/2025

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Pro-Palestinian activists Sue Pentel, 72, and Martine McCullough, 56, were arrested during a passionate protest outside Barclays Bank in Belfast. They vehemently defended their actions, labeling the arrest as unjust. Pentel condemned Barclays for its connections to defense firms supporting Israel, calling the police response a misuse of resources. Both women are determined to fight any charges.

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Pro-Palestinian activists Sue Pentel, 72, and Martine McCullough, 56, were arrested during a passionate protest outside Barclays Bank in Belfast. They vehemently defended their actions, labeling the arrest as unjust. Pentel condemned Barclays for its connections to defense firms supporting Israel, calling the police response a misuse of resources. Both women are determined to fight any charges.