Trump accuses countries of failing to control borders and calls climate change a ‘con job’ – The Irish Times
Key reads Takeaways from Trump’s speech at the UN: It was anti-climatic. There was no bombshell announcement; much…
Taoiseach accuses Israeli government of ‘genocidal intent from day one’ in Gaza – The Irish Times
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has stated certain members of the Israeli government “clearly had genocidal intent from day one”…
Three children among five killed in Israeli drone attack – The Irish Times
Three children were among five people killed by an Israeli drone this week in southern Lebanon, with the…
How will Israel react to growing recognition of a Palestinian state? – The Irish Times
Right-wing politicians are pushing for Israel to annex parts of the occupied West Bank in response to Sunday’s…
France and five other countries to recognise Palestinian state – The Irish Times
France and several European countries are expected to formally recognise a Palestinian state on Monday, a move Israel…
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…