Iceland is fifth country to boycott Eurovision 2026 in protest of Israel’s participation – The Irish Times
Iceland will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, the country’s public broadcaster RUV said on…
Bethlehem holds first Christmas celebrations for two years – The Irish Times
Bethlehem has held its first Christmas celebrations in two years. The West Bank city, revered by Christians as…
US failure to mobilise international troops for Gaza deals blow to Trump’s peace plan – The Irish Times
The United States has failed to recruit substantial troop contingents for the proposed 20,000-strong international stabilisation force (ISF)…
Palestinian state ‘only’ solution to Israeli conflict, says Pope Leo – The Irish Times
The only solution in the decades-long conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people must include a Palestinian state,…
Binyamin Netanyahu submits request to president for pardon in corruption trial – The Irish Times
Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu has asked the president to grant him a pardon during his long-running corruption…
Dublin’s Herzog Park set to be ‘denamed’ by city councillors over Israel connections – The Irish Times
The name of a former president of Israel is set to be removed from a public park in…
Army personnel draw weapons as pro-Palestinian activists spray-paint US plane at Shannon – The Irish Times
Defence Forces members protecting a US military aircraft at Shannon Airport drew their weapons following an alleged “planned…
Gaza death toll tops 69,000 as Israel and militants again exchange remains – The Irish Times
More than 69,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war so far, Gaza health officials said on…
FAI to bring motion to suspend Israel from all Uefa competitions – The Irish Times
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has voted to submit a motion to suspend Israel from all Uefa…
Sinn Féin to back no-confidence motion in North’s minister for education – The Irish Times
Sinn Féin has confirmed it will back a no-confidence motion in Northern Ireland’s minister for education Paul Givan…
Israeli strikes kill at least 104 people in Gaza, including 35 children – The Irish Times
Israeli air strikes on Gaza overnight killed at least 104 Palestinians, including children, in what appeared to be…
Netanyahu strikes Gaza: Donald Trump explains why Israelis should hit back; maintains ‘nothing would jeopardise ceasefire’
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday on Air Force One said “nothing” would jeopardise the ceasefire in Gaza,…