One of the casualties of 12 months of war in the Middle East was the rule of international law
In the space of a single year, the Islamic Republic of Iran effectively lost three of the key elements in its so-called axis of resistance
In the space of a single year, the Islamic Republic of Iran effectively lost three of the key elements in its so-called axis of resistance
WHO ‘appalled’ by raid that put northern Gaza’s last major hospital out of service
At least 25 killed in latest strikes by Israel on Palestinian enclave, including 15 in one Gaza City house
Hamas and Israel trade blame over failure to conclude ceasefire agreement despite recent reported progress
The Indonesian Hospital is one of the Gaza Strip’s few still partially functioning hospitals
Israel receives major boost as pro-Iranian militias in Iraq announce they are stopping their attacks against Israel
Four children were among eight killed when a school used to house displaced people in Gaza City was attacked
As China and Russia weigh up their options in anticipation of Donald Trump’s second presidency, horrified countries in the Global South see Gaza as an emblem of US and European double standards
Israeli minister criticises Pope Francis’ call to study whether war in Palestinian enclave constitutes a genocide
MSF says there are clear signs of ethnic cleansing in Israel’s Gaza offensive as Palestinians are forcibly displaced and bombed
Palestinian official says mediators have narrowed gaps on most of agreement’s clauses and deal could be signed in coming days
Ireland’s position on Israel has always been consistent. If our Government is guilty of anything, it is delay
Diplomats press for deal that would include release of hostages before Donald Trump takes office in US
Comments come as Israeli military claims air strike that killed 13 was done to prevent Hamas hijacking aid shipment in south of enclave
Journalist Eman Al-Shanti among the dead, the 193rd member of the press killed in the war since October 2023
State would submit Declarations of Intervention against Israel and Myanmar as part of plans being put forward by Tánaiste
Conflict started 13 years ago during Arab Spring and escalated to involve opposition groups, extremists and world powers
At least eight of the fatalities were civilians, according to residents and medics
USA, Germany and many other states actively transfer arms to Israel. They are violating their obligation to prevent genocide and are at risk of becoming complicit in the destruction of Palestine and its people
In all the Mercs-and-perks talk about who will get which Cabinet portfolios, there has been scant appetite to face down the warmongers in Jerusalem and Washington
Women and children among dead as makeshift shelters set ablaze in near Khan Younis, an area Israel calls a humanitarian zone
Air strikes kill at least 47 people across Gaza, say Palestinian medics
Israel threatens to return to war in Lebanon if its truce with Hizbullah collapses
Israeli government yet to indicate whether it supports the move
The ceasefire offers something to both sides: Hezbollah has been severely weakened by months of Israeli onslaught while it has been welcomed across the political spectrum in Israel
Hamas delegation travels to Cairo amid efforts to revive ceasefire talks
Medics report at least 40 dead as Israeli tanks pull back from Gaza refugee camp
Hizbullah has dropped demand that a ceasefire in Lebanon is contingent on ending fighting in Gaza
Israeli foreign minister say he believed US will ‘punish’ International Criminal Court for having issued arrest warrants for Binyamin Netanyahu and Yoav GallantIsraeli strikes kill 17 people in Gaza as IDF steps up bombardments
At least one Lebanese solider killed in Israeli attack in Al-Amiriya, says Lebanese army
International Criminal Court says Israeli prime minister bears ‘criminal responsibility’ for alleged war crimes, along with former defence minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas commander Mohammed Deif
Mixed reaction to decision internationally as court in the The Hague also issues warrant for Hamas leader Mohammed Deif, whom Israel says it killed in air strike
Israeli strikes kill 15 in Palestinian enclave as hospital in north of region makes distress call
Operation targeted gangs of young men from Bedouin tribes, and is first phase in campaign to stamp out theft of humanitarian aid
Atrocity is piling on to atrocity at a level unlike anything we have ever seen
Some 15 strikes carried out by Israel on Beirut for fifth consecutive day as eight killed in attacks across Lebanon
Draft agreement notes Hizbullah withdrawal north of Litani river, about 30km north of Israeli border in most areas
This tech conference is profitable and expanding, but its 70,000-visitor Lisbon conference remains the jewel in its crown
Attack by Israel on suburban areas of Damascus in Syria kills 15 with military saying it was targeting Islamic Jihad sites
‘Systematic and widespread’ forced displacement of Palestinians is a crime against humanity, Human Rights Watch says
North Gaza is the centre of a renewed Israeli offensive that over the past five weeks has unleashed some of the Israeli military’s most devastating attacks
Tens of thousands of Palestinian residents have been told to evacuate areas in north and centre of coastal strip
Gulf country likely to return to talks if both sides show ‘serious political willingness’ to reach a deal on war in Palestinian enclave
Three Lebanese killed and six UN peacekeepers injured in Israeli drone strike amid ‘deliberate and direct destruction’ of Unifil property
Five people taken to hospital after anti-Semitic violence erupted after game in Amsterdam
Move described by opposition leader as ‘act of madness’ follows further Israeli air strikes in Gaza, in which at least 35 are killed
Buoyed by military gains, Israel is taking the fight to its enemies, with devastating consequences for millions of Palestinian and Lebanese people
More than 2,800 people have been killed in Lebanon by Israeli attacks, authorities say
Intelligence was leaked to foreign media outlets to mislead public opinion against ceasefire and hostage-release deal with Hamas
One polio clinic came under Israeli fire despite agreed humanitarian pause, WHO says
Iran threatens Israel and US with ‘crushing response’ over attacks on the country and its allies
US envoys and Israeli officials due to meet to discuss ceasefire in Lebanon and besieged enclave
At least 93 reported dead or missing after Israeli missile strikes house packed with members of extended family displaced by war
Politicians who drafted law cite involvement of some Unrwa staffers in October 7th, 2023, attack by Hamas on southern Israel, and on some staffers having membership of armed groups
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