Pro-Palestinian protest blocks Dublin's O'Connell Bridge

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian supporters are protesting on O'Connell Bridge in Dublin. The sit-down protest began earlier today outside government buildings on Kildare Street. Demonstrators are voicing their concerns over Israel's military actions in Gaza. The protests follow reports that more than 400 people have died in Gaza from Israeli airstrikes that started yesterday. Israeli troops have also reoccupied a corridor in the Gaza Strip, cutting off access between the north and south of the area. As the protest continued, demonstrators moved to O'Connell Bridge around 7 PM. They are currently blocking the busy junction, causing traffic issues. Videos from the scene show the extent of the protest, with groups stating that Dublin is "at a standstill." Local police, known as Gardaí, are aware of the situation and advise commuters to avoid the area due to expected road closures and traffic disruptions.