Can the Gaza ceasefire hold? Trump’s peace plan enters its most perilous stage
Unresolved questions over Hamas disarmament, Israeli territorial control and an international stabilisation force raise doubts about whether the truce can hold
Stories relating to the conflict between Israel and Hamas militants
Unresolved questions over Hamas disarmament, Israeli territorial control and an international stabilisation force raise doubts about whether the truce can hold
Leo laments conditions for homeless across globe and conflicts in Ukraine, Sudan, Mali and Thailand and Cambodia
We can see with our own eyes how unmitigated ignorance, hatred and dehumanisation can turn a democratic country into a polarised hellscape in just a few years
Israel’s new registration procedures could deny life-giving care to Palestinians in 2026
Proposal would give Binyamin Netanyahu’s government influence over inquiry’s composition and mandate
Four years ago, he helped eject Binyamin Netanyahu from office and is hoping for a repeat next year
Nation marks day of reflection to honour 15 killed and dozens wounded in Sydney by two gunmen on December 14th
Jewish people are not the State of Israel, no more than Irish people were the IRA. Equally, the people of Gaza are not Hamas. But hatred has no respect for logic
UK prime minister Keir Starmer faces a real Christmas dilemma as some hunger strikers are said to be near death
Taoiseach would be wise to pay attention to the end of The Grinch on the eve of the Dáil Christmas recess
Qesser Zuhrah is on day 46 of her hunger strike
Videos show father and son opening fire on Bondi Beach in attack that left 15 dead and 40 wounded
Israel is accused of near-daily strikes on Gaza, but says the militant group has been rearming
Saed thought to have helped plan October 2023 attacks on Israel
UN agency says materials for shelters and sandbags are not being allowed to enter the enclave
Rahaf Abu Jazar died of exposure after water inundated her family’s tent in Khan Younis
Reporters Without Borders says some 29 out of 67 reporters killed were based in Gaza
Country is joined by Ireland, Netherlands, Slovenia and Spain who withdrew of Israeli conduct in Gaza war
Palestinian enclave’s ‘yellow line’ is Israel’s ‘new border’ in territory, military chief tells soldiers
Chancellor did not renew his invitation for Israeli PM to visit Germany
Unrwa says unauthorised entry is an unacceptable violation of its privileges as a UN agency
Mediators suspect Netanyahu reluctant to move to next stage of truce as Hamas and Red Cross search for remains of final hostage
West Bank city had suspended celebrations due to conflict in Gaza
Israeli PM says second stage of US president’s proposal for Palestinian enclave is close
The song contest is an accurate reflection of a troubled and increasingly divided continent
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
More than 70,000 killed in Palestinian enclave since start of war with Israel continuing attacks despite ceasefire
Countries that initially pledged troops are now hesitating, pointing to confusion over the force’s mandate
Thursday meeting at European Broadcasting Union headquarters in Geneva will address new rules on song promotion
Israel says it will open Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt
Flag was erected as gesture of support after council passed motion
Sinn Féin motion passed by 32 votes to 28 at council meeting
Move fuels fierce debate between supporters seeking closure and critics warning of democratic backsliding
Many will see the proposal to rename a Dublin park as an act of erasure that would write the Jewish community out of Ireland’s story
City council executive ‘completely messed up’ allowing recommendation to rename park on meeting agenda, says Lord Mayor
PM has been on trial for five years, indicted on three criminal charges including bribery, fraud and breach of trust
Head of Catholic Church visits Lebanon after leaving Turkey on first overseas trip
Government criticised for ‘delays and delays and delays’ on legislation banning trade with illegal settlements
Chief Rabbi says Jewish story deserves not to be ‘whitewashed or erased’
Video footages appears to show both men exiting a building in city of Jenin and lying on ground in apparent surrender
Gazan student says new life in Dublin is ‘a miracle’
McEntee tells Dáil ‘legal clarity’ is needed and that Government is awaiting Attorney General’s advice
The GAA is being pushed by its own members - not outside forces - to cut ties with sponsors Allianz over Gaza
Dror Or’s body is identified following forensic tests; attention now fixed on Thai national and one Israeli police officer still unaccounted for
Palestinian enclave’s health ministry reports 345 killed and 588 bodies recovered since fragile ceasefire began in October
Gaza war and economic restrictions in Israeli-occupied West Bank have wiped out decades of growth
Hundreds of Palestinians were killed while seeking food amid chaotic scenes near its aid distribution sites
Three people in court in Ennis charged with criminal damage of US military aircraft at Shannon on Saturday
State department monitoring proposed legislation which could ‘adversely affect’ United States companies
Israel and Hamas continue to trade blame for ceasefire violations with 12 children among those most recently killed
Occupied Territories Bill, volatile tax receipts and school spaces for those with additional needs among responsibilities
Conversation ‘needs to be had’ with Israel about helping to fund Gaza reconstruction, new Minister for Foreign Affairs says
Hamas and Israel have traded blame for what both call violations of the US-brokered truce
Activists and Opposition concerned legislation would only include trade of goods from illegal Israeli settlements
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices