Palestine

Israel’s military chief opposes Gaza war expansion

Zamir warns Netanyahu move could trap military in territory and lead to hostages being harmed

Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu mulls ‘full Gaza takeover’

Unclear if PM considering extended occupation or short-term operation aimed at dismantling Hamas and freeing hostages

Sinn Féin presidential candidate would not divide left-wing vote, says McDonald

Party leader hosts boxing exhibition by Palestinian El Barrio and Dublin’s Dockland clubs

Hundreds of ex-Israeli security officials urge Trump to help end Gaza war in open letter

Former officials say end to war is only way to save hostages still held by Hamas

Bob Vylan at All Together Now 2025: ‘Our fight is the Irish fight. And the Irish fight is the Palestinians’ fight’

The iconoclastic punks put in a fantastically furious set that breathtakingly meshes punk and politics

Bob Geldof glows with awkward-customer energy as Boomtown Rats play All Together Now 2025

As the singer condemns Israel’s actions in Gaza, Geldof the crazy-haired frontman and the sweary St Bob of Live Aid immortality are both on show

Israeli forces kill at least 27 at food site while minister’s al-Aqsa visit causes outrage

Israel vehemently denies there is a starvation crisis in Gaza

Hamas says it will not disarm until independent Palestinian state is established

Officials say 10 of Saturday’s casualties were killed by strikes in central and southern Gaza

Gay Spar, the George’s Street Arcade, traffic junctions: 52 reasons to love Dublin right now

A celebration of the capital in all her current glory. The magic, the mischief and the unexpected moments that make Dublin one of the best little towns in the world

Israel may escalate Gaza assault after US envoy Steve Witkoff fails to break ceasefire deadlock

Steve Witkoff visits controversial aid distribution centre amid humanitarian crisis and killings of Palestinians seeking food

Recognition of a Palestinian state has become a punishment for Israel, says its former prime minister

Ehud Olmert says promises by powerful nations amount to a threat to dismantle Netanyahu’s legacy

Occupied Territories Bill: former Ceann Comhairle ‘confident’ Government will include ban on services

The foreign affairs and trade committee will publish its report this afternoon

Israel increasingly isolated as more countries sign up to recognise Palestine

Even allies such as Germany are moving towards recognition in light of worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza

More countries plan to recognise state of Palestine at UN General Assembly

US visa ban on Palestinian officials could harden support for official recognition

‘Very hard’ for US to make trade deal with Canada, says Trump

US president’s comment comes after Canada said it is backing Palestinian statehood

An Irish surgeon in Gaza: I have seen tiny bodies ripped apart, children eating grass

A former colleague in Gaza is getting his children to lick salt before bed to stave off the hunger pangs. Even last spring, children were eating weeds and grass

Israeli strikes and gunfire kill dozens of Palestinians in Gaza

Tel Aviv’s military offensive and blockade have led to ‘worst-case scenario of famine’ in territory

Was Keir Starmer pushed on Palestinian statehood or did he wait for right moment?

Some of his MPs and ministers think British prime minister has responded too slowly to Gaza crisis

UK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel ends Gaza crisis

Israel must take ‘substantive steps’ to end ‘appalling’ situation in Gaza, says Keir Starmer

Legal bid to compel Government to suspend military-related trade with Israel filed in High Court

High Court case also alleges weapons to Israeli army are being unlawfully transported through Irish airspace

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