Michael McDowell: Israel has accused Irish politicians of anti-Semitism before
Ireland’s position on Israel has always been consistent. If our Government is guilty of anything, it is delay
Ireland’s position on Israel has always been consistent. If our Government is guilty of anything, it is delay
Abbas blamed for rampant corruption and mismanagement and held responsible for rift with Hamas
Two recent developments have removed obstacles to Israel establishing a military administration in the Gaza Strip
Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid says if UN fails to suspend Israel over its cutting of ties with Unrwa, it will create ‘a vacuum in international law’
More detailed US truce proposal coming in days, CIA director says
Israeli assault force targeting a variety of militant groups in Palestinian cities and refugee camps in West Bank
Widely suspected of being the architect of the October 7th attacks, Sinwar has wielded an effective veto over ceasefire negotiations with Israel
Israeli finance minister responds by calling for annexation of West Bank
Surging settler violence, military raids and economic pressure have further undermined the credibility of the PA leadership
Micheál Martin says Ireland will back Ursula von der Leyen for European Commission president
Attempt to seek an arrest warrant for Netanyahu has briefly rallied support around the Israeli leader, but that masks a deeper divide over the ‘day after’
Months of co-ordination led to what is seen by participants as an imperfect attempt to revive moribund Middle Eastern peace hopes
Prospects for a ceasefire breakthrough remain low
The fact that the well-flagged statement was synchronised with parallel announcements from the Norwegian and Spanish governments adds to its weight
Ireland’s move does not recognise a specific government in the area and is based on various UN resolutions
For decades, Israeli officials complained they had no “valid interlocutor” while holding Marwan Barghouti in an Israeli jail
Idea has gathered momentum since Tánaiste hosted dinner of like-minded foreign affairs ministers in Brussels last month
This outstanding book details the privations and inconveniences that beset a population under constant attack, and also the psychological torment the situation engenders
Paltel engineers criss-cross the enclave to reinstate service in neighbourhoods plunged into blackouts for days and even weeks
The former senior World Bank official has the credentials to tackle the monumental task of rebuilding Gaza
Binyamin Netanyahu has approved military operation on the border with Egypt, where more than a million war refugees have sought shelter
Mohammad Shtayyeh leaves role to allow consensus among Palestinians about political arrangements following Israel-Hamas war
‘Netanyahu doesn’t listen to anyone,’ says Josep Borrell
US secretary of state tells Israeli leaders that creation of a Palestinian state is key to long-term solution to conflict
UN says Israeli forces must take all measures available to protect civilians
Armed wing of Hamas says it fired salvo at Tel Aviv in response to Israeli killing of civilians in Palestinian enclave
Binyamin Netanyahu may be hoping that his stance on what happens after the war will restore his damaged popularity before the next election
Meeting of European and Middle Eastern countries agrees that fighting should stop
Micheál Martin’s whistlestop tour marked the culmination of an intensive diplomatic drive with several Middle Eastern powers to bring Irish citizens and dependents into Egypt from Gaza
Both the Tánaiste and Taoiseach have been clear they believe the violence is disproportionate and morally indefensible
Progress reported in effort to free 80 hostages; and US says Palestinian Authority should have post-conflict control of Gaza - but Binyamin Netanyahu suggests otherwise
Israel’s allies do not have infinite patience for its retaliation, but allowing it to go so far may have made a long-term solution harder to attain
Dispute over whether to transfer funds deepens faultlines in Netanyahu coalition
Palestinian prime minister says there has to be a ‘genuine peace process’ which links West Bank and Gaza
Hamas releases two Israeli women who were taken hostage on October 7th
‘Overwhelming majority’ of EU countries oppose stopping Palestinian aid, chief diplomat says
About 60% of Arabs in Jerusalem live in poverty compared with 31% of Jews - Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research
At least 12 Palestinians were killed in the Israeli operation, including five aged under 18, and 143 were injured, of whom 20 are in a critical condition
Michael D Higgins urges greater transparency about decision-making on the part of bodies such as the ECB
City has become the main West Bank stronghold of Palestian resistance
Netanyahu’s government also authorises residency in three illegal outposts that settlers established without government approval
Visit by Israeli far-right national security minister to Temple Mount criticised across Arab and Muslim world
At least 350 people were detained as fireworks were thrown when riot police stormed the mosque
Authority is facing widespread loss of popular support and the challenges posed by a new hard-line Israeli government
Delegations gather for the second time in less than a month, shepherded by Egypt, Jordan and US, in attempt to end year-long spate of violence
Eighty Palestinians and 14 Israelis have been killed in West Bank violence so far this year
Latest attacks come a day after 11 Palestinians were killed during an Israeli raid in the West Bank
US secretary of state emphasises opposition to Israel expanding its West Bank settlements
US secretary of state holds talks with Binyamin Netanyahu ahead of meeting with Mahmoud Abbas
As part of new security measures Israel to withdraw citizenship and withhold social security benefits from families who express support for attacks
Attack comes a day after 10 Palestinians were killed when Israeli troops raided a West Bank refugee camp
Thirty Palestinians killed this year in West Bank
:Israeli forces remove West Bank settler outpost, riling rightists in government
Israeli action in response to UN General Assembly motion asking Court of Justice at The Hague to issue an advisory opinion on ongoing occupation of Palestinian territories
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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
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