The Irish Times

Turkey reiterates support for Palestinians ahead of Israel talks

Visit raises speculation that Israel and Turkey may be ready to return ambassadors after years of strained ties

Tue May 24 2022 - 17:49

Israeli government at risk of collapse after MP quits

Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi accuses coalition of fuelling tensions amid dramatic departure

Fri May 20 2022 - 18:12

Israeli police baton charge mourners at Palestinian journalist’s funeral

Police attack those waving Palestinian flags and arrest six described as ‘rioters’

Fri May 13 2022 - 18:44

Russia accuses Israel of supporting Ukraine’s ‘neo-Nazi regime’

Jerusalem summons ambassador and demands apology over Lavrov’s remarks

Tue May 03 2022 - 17:33

Palestinian killed as Israeli forces continue West Bank crackdown

Thirty-one Palestinians injured in Nablus in clashes with troops at site of tomb

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 19:09

Israel cements ties with Arab states as PM visits Bahrain

Talks in Manama mark first visit to the Gulf state by an Israeli prime minister

Tue Feb 15 2022 - 19:01

Israel’s PM criticises his defence minister for meeting with Palestinian president

Event at Gantz’s home was first time Abbas had crossed into Israel for talks in a decade

Wed Dec 29 2021 - 18:12

Relatives of Israeli settler killed in West Bank shooting call for settlement to be rebuilt

Funeral of Yehuda Dimentman (25) also hears calls from far-right for action on Homesh

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 20:18

Clashes in West Bank on ‘day of rage’ following Israeli prison breakout

Palestinian man shot and killed in Jerusalem amid manhunt for escaped militants

Fri Sept 10 2021 - 20:13

Israel threatens action against Ben & Jerry’s over move to halt sales in settlements

Palestinian leaders welcome decision by ice-cream maker not to trade in such areas

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 18:48

Israel managed Irish-style ‘Covid pass’ for hospitality with few problems

Despite glitches and issues over security and enforcement, the system worked smoothly

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 02:00

Israel’s foreign minister opens embassy in UAE in ‘historic moment’

Yair Lapid makes first official visit by an Israeli minister to the Gulf state

Tue Jun 29 2021 - 18:42

Israeli air defences fail to intercept missile from Syria that landed near nuclear plant

Israeli military says projectile was fired while Israel was conducting strikes in Syria

Thu Apr 22 2021 - 19:02

Abbas faces blow to election prospects as rivals confirm challenges

Analysts say Palestinian president may try to cancel or delay votes to avoid defeat

Thu Apr 01 2021 - 18:41

Israeli parties jostle for position amid inconclusive election results

Both pro- and anti-Netanyahu camps fail to gain majority needed in Knesset

Fri Mar 26 2021 - 17:39

‘It’s being treated like a war’: Israel’s rapid Covid-19 vaccination drive

Country’s move to rapidly inoculate population helped to change public mood

Mon Jan 04 2021 - 01:00

Ultra-Orthodox schools reopen in Israel in unprecedented act of civil disobedience

Religious seminaries resume classes in defiance of government’s Covid-19 directives

Mon Oct 19 2020 - 17:32

Coronavirus: Israel to impose overnight curfews after Netanyahu spurns lockdowns

Israeli PM backs down on lockdown plans amid anger from ultra-Orthodox allies

Mon Sept 07 2020 - 18:50

Israel faces unprecedented showdown in row over parliamentary speaker

Knesset speaker set to defy supreme court ruling demanding a vote on his successor

Tue Mar 24 2020 - 18:58

Catholic leaders urge Israel to allow Gaza Christians to visit Bethlehem

Call follows move to not let Palestinians in Gaza travel to West Bank for Christmas

Fri Dec 20 2019 - 18:03

Israel’s parties agree March date for third election in a year

Voters set for polls again unless coalition can be agreed by midnight Wednesday deadline

Tue Dec 10 2019 - 18:01

Netanyahu fights for political survival as corruption hearing begins

Israeli prime minister is facing charges of fraud, breach of trust, and bribery

Wed Oct 02 2019 - 19:57

Palestinian leaders suspend all agreements with Israel

Moves comes in protest over demolition of Palestinian homes earlier this week

Fri Jul 26 2019 - 17:57

How Israel used desalination to address its water shortage

Up to 80% of water flows from desalination plants at one-third of the cost during 1990s

Thu Jul 18 2019 - 01:00

Israel hit by unprecedented protests over Ethiopian-Israeli teenager’s murder

Killing of Solomon Tekah (18) by off-duty police officer sparks rallies across country

Wed Jul 03 2019 - 19:14

Israel launches controversial ‘Trump Heights’ settlement

Netanyahu praises US president as he unveils Golan Heights community named in his honour

Sun Jun 16 2019 - 20:39

Israel to hold new election after coalition talks fail

Netanyahu dissolves parliament to deny opposition chance to form government

Wed May 29 2019 - 22:23

Irish entry McTernan hopes to make finals of Eurovision

Madonna to perform on Saturday night, having rejected calls not to attend

Wed May 15 2019 - 20:11

Benny Gantz: The man who could dethrone Netanyahu

Israel’s former top general may be on the cusp of leading a historic political upset

Tue Mar 19 2019 - 01:00

Israeli parties form election alliance in bid to oust Netanyahu

Blue and White grouping mounts a serious challenge to Israel’s PM in April 9th poll

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 20:05

Israel and Palestinians reject leaked outline of Trump peace plan

‘Deal of the century’ in TV report includes Palestinian state in majority of West Bank

Thu Jan 17 2019 - 17:28

Defiance in Bedouin hamlet as Israel prepares to demolish it

Bedouin people are a small, impoverished minority among Palestinians

Wed Nov 28 2018 - 01:00

Israel to close Paraguay embassy in diplomatic row

News follows Asunción’s decision to move its Israeli outpost from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv

Thu Sept 06 2018 - 18:50

Binyamin Netanyahu’s wife Sara charged with fraud

Justice ministry alleges misuse of €83,000 in official funds for catering services

Thu Jun 21 2018 - 18:22