Israeli forces advance on Gaza City as displaced Palestinians panic – The Irish Times
Israel’s military said it had expanded operations in Gaza City on Friday and bombarded Hamas infrastructure, while displaced…
Government pushes back at Michael D Higgins comments on US and Israel’s UN participation – The Irish Times
The Government has distanced itself from remarks made earlier this week by President Michael D Higgins about Israel,…
Why is EU deadlocked on Israeli sanctions over Gaza? – The Irish Times
In May 2021 the European Union’s representative to the United Nations took the microphone at a session of…
Central Bank of Ireland confirms it will no longer approve sale of Israeli ‘war bonds’ – The Irish Times
Central Bank of Ireland approval for Israeli bonds will not be renewed after its expiry on Monday, with…
UN Security Council votes to keep peacekeepers in Lebanon until 2027 – The Irish Times
The United Nations Security Council has approved a proposal which will allow peacekeepers, including Irish troops, to remain…
Potential end of Lebanon peacekeeping mandate brings focus on misuse of vetoes by US, Catherine Connolly says – The Irish Times
The potential ending of the mandate for the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon brings focus on “misuse” of…
Michael Collins’ legacy honoured by sending Irish troops on peacekeeping missions, says Carroll MacNeill – The Irish Times
Ireland must remove its so-called triple lock mechanism so it can send Irish troops on UN peacekeeping missions…
GAA players protest over organisation’s sponsorship deal with Allianz – The Irish Times
Almost 800 football, hurling and camogie players have signed an open letter asking the GAA to end its…
Israel approves settlement plan to ‘erase’ idea of Palestinian state – The Irish Times
A widely condemned Israeli settlement plan that would cut across land which the Palestinians seek for a state…
Protesters go on strike in Israel demanding Gaza ceasefire and hostage releases – The Irish Times
Thousands of Israelis took part in a nationwide strike on Sunday in support of families of hostages held…
Haitian gang holding Mayo woman Gena Heraty hostage makes ransom demand – The Irish Times
The criminal gang holding Irish woman Gena Heraty and others hostage in Haiti has made a ransom demand,…
Dozens are killed seeking aid in Gaza as Netanyahu considers further military action – The Irish Times
At least 38 Palestinians were killed on overnight and into Wednesday in the Gaza Strip while seeking aid…