IDF conducts ground operations in Shujaiyeh neighbourhood of Gaza city
Health authorities in Gaza say Israeli forces killed at least 27 in an airstrike on a school building where displaced families were sheltering
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Hundreds of thousands flee as Israel seizes Rafah in new Gaza ‘security zone’
Israel’s military says it is conducting an investigation into the deaths of 15 Palestinian aid workers found buried in a shallow grave
Hungary says it is withdrawing from International Criminal Court as Netanyahu visits
Israeli prime minister was invited to Budapest the day after ICC issued arrest warrant in November
Israeli court extends detention of Netanyahu advisers
Two men were arrested in case focused on links between Qatar and prime minister’s office
Israel to step up pressure on Hamas and enable Trump’s ‘voluntary emigration’ plan, Netanyahu says
Israeli prime minister’s comments come after Hamas said it had agreed to a ceasefire proposal
Israel flouting international law with forced evacuations in Gaza, UN says
Israel is not taking measures to provide accommodation for the evacuees, nor ensuring the evacuations are conducted in satisfactory conditions, UN says
Israeli parliament passes law increasing political control over the appointment of judges
Critics describe the Bill as an attempt by the government to seize control over the judiciary
Hostage families protest in chamber as Israeli parliament approves budget
Israel kills at least 23 in air strikes across the Gaza strip, health authorities report
Egypt makes new truce offer as Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 65, say local officials
Cairo’s plan calls for Hamas to release five Israeli hostages each week, according to security sources
Israel reinstating military rule in Gaza would have big implications
Such a plan is backed by far-right Israeli government coalition members who ultimately aim to restore Jewish settlement in Gaza while encouraging local population to emigrate
Renewed onslaught on Gaza is all about Netanyahu’s political survival
Immediately following the resumption of the war, Netanyahu’s scheduled testimony in a corruption trial, now in its fifth year, was cancelled
Emboldened by Trump, Israel has resumed its war on Hamas and Netanyahu is reviving his assault on the judiciary
Israeli prime minister is fixed on replacing gatekeepers of democracy with figures he considers more loyal
We would not invite Putin or Netanyahu to Ireland. So why invite their idiot facilitator?
It may not be pragmatic to officially disinvite Trump but he might not come if a mass of the Irish public signed a petition saying: 'We don’t want you in our country'
In an unhinged world, Ciara Kelly and Shane Coleman are sane company. Even Ivan Yates seems sensible
Radio: Shane Coleman and Ciara Kelly remain reassuringly sensible presenters, while Ivan Yates plays puckish guest host
People in ‘positions of influence’ must break silence and call for Gaza ceasefire, says Michael D Higgins
President’s remarks come in wake of renewed Israeli strikes on Palestinian territory
Netanyahu vows to destroy Hamas following Israeli air strikes that killed more than 400 in Gaza
Israeli prime minister says he ordered strikes because Hamas rejected proposals to secure extension to first phase of ceasefire deal that began in January
Gaza air strikes ‘only the beginning’ and all further ceasefire talks will take place ‘under fire’ – Netanyahu
Israeli air strikes pounded Gaza and killed more than 400 people, Palestinian health authorities say
Resumption of Israel’s onslaught on Gaza brings political gains for Netanyahu
Analysis: Israel conveniently forgets that it was the cause of Gaza ceasefire collapsing
Netanyahu accuses Israeli former intelligence chief of blackmail amid dispute over controversial legal reforms
Tension also high between Netanyahu and the Shin Bet over ongoing affair dubbed ‘Qatargate’
Gaza negotiations: Israel and US diverge on ceasefire tactics
Israel angered as Washington negotiates directly with Hamas over hostage release
Hamas urges ‘immediate’ start of talks for second phase of Gaza ceasefire
Israel to send delegation to Doha on Monday as mediators push ahead with discussions to extend fragile truce
Manspread for Ireland and don’t ask about Trump’s Russia trip: How Taoiseach should approach US visit
Have a fanfare sound as you unfurl some paper decorated with squiggles. Tell him it is an invitation written in ancient Ogham from the Little People inviting him to visit the land of the leprechauns
Bid to oust attorney general a renewal of Israeli government’s judicial overhaul plan
Netanyahu’s right wing regime keen to further curb independent judicial powers
Israeli security services point finger at Netanyahu as they own up to errors over Hamas’s October 7th incursion
The prime minister is resisting an inquiry into what brought about the devasting attack by Palestinian militants
Halting humanitarian aid to Gaza is a risky strategy by Netanyahu
Analysis: Israeli prime minister reportedly prepared to resume war with Hamas but wants to first increase pressure gradually
Trump’s grotesque Gaza plan is useful for what it reveals about Israeli strategy
Worldview: Was his AI video a rant or a ruse? I have no idea. But what I do know is that after 16 months and the rivers of blood, neither Palestinians nor Israelis are going anywhere
Gaza conflict: Second stage of ceasefire in doubt
Phase two comprises permanent suspension of hostilities and complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from enclave
Prosecuting the Powerful: War Crimes and the Battle for Justice by Steve Crawshaw - when impunity cannot be tolerated
Book review: Steve Crawshaw looks at the historical development of international justice and the various challenges and crises it has faced, and continues to face
Israeli political leaders still in denial about responsibility for Hamas October 7th attack
Israel Defense Forces inquiry focused on military aspects of the attack but political leadership has yet to examine multiple other factors in the lead-up to the attack
Israeli military underestimated Hamas, says report on October 7th attacks
Belief was that Hamas could be influenced through pressures that would reduce its motivation for war, primarily by improving Gaza Strip living conditions, report says
West Bank Palestinians fear Gaza-style clearance as Israel squeezes Jenin camp
Army engineering teams seen making preparations for long-term stay
Israel and Hamas pushing for delivery on each other’s promises before second phase of Gaza ceasefire begins
Trump’s envoy to Middle East has to ensure final clauses of first stage are honoured before peace deal can progress
Hamas condemns Israel’s decision to postpone release of 600 Palestinian prisoners
Israel says releases delayed until the release of next hostages ‘has been assured, and without the humiliating ceremonies’
Six Israeli hostages released by Hamas in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners
The six are the last living hostages from group of 33 due to be freed under first stage of ceasefire deal
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