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<p>Displaced Palestinians carry their belongings as they flee northern Gaza along the coastal road toward the south, as Israel announced an expanded operation in Gaza City, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)</p>

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Israel launches ground offensive deep inside Gaza City

Overnight advance aimed at ‘dismantling Hamas’s grip’ as Israel accused of genocide in UN human rights report

<p>Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the opening event of the bipartisan delegation of American legislators to Israel in Jerusalem. Picture: Debbie Hill/AP</p>

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Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, says UN commission of inquiry

<p>Ria Czerniak-LeBov says she struggled to wear a Star of David for many years, feeling Israel had appropriated and corrupted the Jewish symbol. Picture: AP /Ohad Zwigenberg</p>

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Ria Czerniak-LeBov: Conflating Zionism with Judaism is the worst antisemitism I face

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Summit leads to little action after Israeli strike on Hamas in Doha

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Qatar hosts summit in response to Israeli strike on Hamas in Doha

Volker Turk

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Europe must 'wake up' to Israel's war crimes, warns UN human rights boss

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Little daylight between US and Israel evident as Rubio and Netanyahu meet

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have vowed that Hamas must be eliminated and all hostages released for there to be peace in Gaza, setting aside calls for an interim ceasefire in favour of an immediate ...

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

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Qatar denounces Israel ahead of major summit on Doha strike

Qatar’s prime minister denounced Israel as foreign ministers from Arab and Muslim nations met to discuss a possible unified response to Israel’s attack on Doha targeting the leadership of the militant group Hamas.

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Irish Government urged to 'hold its resolve' and pass the Occupied Territories Bill

Irish Government urged to 'hold its resolve' and pass the Occupied Territories Bill

Christian Aid representative says: 'We have a crucial opportunity now to get this right, and ensure that an emerging new EU standard is effective'

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

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Palestinian Oscar-winning director says West Bank home raided by Israeli soldiers

Basel Adra said Israeli settlers had attacked his village, injuring two of his brothers and one cousin, and he accompanied them to hospital

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

Colin Sheridan: Reaction to Charlie Kirk's killing shows our selective compassion

Colin Sheridan: Reaction to Charlie Kirk's killing shows our selective compassion

It is striking how one death prompts moral urgency from those who may have criticised many of the views of the man himself, while a daily reality of dozens killed and hundreds illegally detained is met with crickets

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Mideast Wars Gulf Anger

UAE summons Israeli diplomat to condemn Qatar attack targeting Hamas leaders

The United Arab Emirates summoned Israel’s envoy in the country to condemn Israel’s attack on Hamas leadership in Qatar, increasing pressure on the country as Qatar’s top diplomat visits Washington.

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

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UN general assembly to back Hamas-free government for Palestine

Compromise plan sees Arab states condemning 7 October attacks in return for clear UN support for a Palestinian state

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

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Russia and Israel have given Europe a lesson it cannot ignore

Both Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu have proven adept at manipulating Trump, and this is the latest sign they know he will not act, writes Edward Burke

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Fianna Fáil defend Jim Gavin's reference to Israel's 'military objectives' after condemnation from SF deputy leader

Fianna Fáil defend Jim Gavin's reference to Israel's 'military objectives' after condemnation from SF deputy leader

Sinn Féin accused of running a negative campaign against Fianna Fáil's presidential election candidate

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Mideast Wars Qatar

Netanyahu ‘killed any hope’ of hostage release with Doha strike – Qatar PM

Qatar’s prime minister has said Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu “killed any hope” over the release of hostages still held in the Gaza Strip after Israel attacked Hamas chiefs in Doha.

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

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EU chief says Europe in ‘a fight for our future’

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced new measures to help Ukraine fight off Russia’s full-scale invasion and she called for sanctions on Israel

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

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Ursula von der Leyen calls for suspension of EU trade with Israel

Commission president cites illegal West Bank settlement plans, Gaza and attempts to ‘undermine two-state solution’

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

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Qatar digs through the rubble of Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders in Doha

Qatari workers are still digging through the rubble after an Israeli attack on Hamas’ political leaders who had gathered in the capital Doha to consider a US proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

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Gaza aid flotilla carrying Cork comedian reports second drone attack on boat at Tunisian port

Global Sumud Flotilla says two boats were hit by drones in Tunisian waters, but vows to continue Gaza aid mission

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Leigh Brosnan: In Gaza we are witnessing war on consensus reality

Leigh Brosnan: In Gaza we are witnessing war on consensus reality

Palestine is the canary in the coal mine of how true the ideal of equality is on the global stage

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

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Israeli strike targets Hamas leaders in Qatar as they weigh ceasefire proposal

The strike on the territory of a US ally marked a significant escalation and risked upending talks aimed at winding down the war and freeing hostages

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

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Five dead but Hamas top leaders survive Israeli strike on Qatar

A Qatari security personal was also killed, the Hamas statement said

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

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Israel targets Hamas leadership in military strikes on Qatar, officials say

By Andrew Mills, Jana Choukeir and Ahmed Elimam

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

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Activist group says drone hit Gaza aid boat in Tunisia, authorities deny attack

An international activist group seeking to deliver aid to Gaza on a flotilla says one of its boats was hit by what it believes was a drone while docked in Tunisia.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

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Israel urges full evacuation of Gaza City as high-rise buildings destroyed

The Israeli military has urged a full evacuation of Gaza City ahead of its planned military operation in the city. The announcement was the first warning for a full evacuation of the city in the current round of fighting.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

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Israel demolishes high-rise building in Gaza City as part of ramped-up offensive

Over the past several days, Israel has destroyed multiple high-rise buildings in Gaza City, warning that Hamas has installed surveillance infrastructure in them

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

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Knowledge is power, and Israel is intent on destroying both in Gaza

The collusion of Israeli academics in rewriting history — as it is happening — is deeply concerning, writes Ria Czerniak-LeBov

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

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Almost 900 arrested at central London Palestine Action protest

An estimated 1,500 took part in the protest in Parliament Square

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

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Thousands attend pro-Palestine rallies across the country

Protests were held in Belfast, Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, Carlow and Navan, organised by the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC)

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

More than 7,000 under-fives in Gaza put in malnutrition recovery in two-week period

More than 7,000 under-fives in Gaza put in malnutrition recovery in two-week period

Unicef expects August malnutrition cases to top 15,000, as famine declared in Gaza City spreads south

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

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Israel tells Gaza City residents to move to safe zone as it expands operations

Israel’s army has called on Palestinians in Gaza City to move to a humanitarian area it designated in the south as it expanded its operations in preparation for seizing the famine-stricken city.

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

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Conor McGregor not fit to hold office, says presidential candidate Catherine Connolly

Independent candidate Catherine Connolly says Conor McGregor is unfit for the presidency while outlining her stance on neutrality, Palestine, and democracy

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

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Irish Examiner view: Protests cap Labour’s worst week in Britain

Mass civil disobedience could deliver yet another gift

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

US military in Shannon Airport: 'I realise the futility of it, but what else can I do?'

US military in Shannon Airport: 'I realise the futility of it, but what else can I do?'

For decades Shannon Airport has hosted US military planes, sparking protests, legal battles, and questions about Ireland’s neutrality

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

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University of Galway will not approve projects linked to Israeli institutions

But college cannot exit one ongoing project because of recent legal advice

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

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75% of Gazan detainees held without trial are sick, disabled, or elderly citizens, Israeli data shows

Israeli military intelligence keeps a database of more than 47,000 named individuals whom it classifies as Hamas and Palestinian Islamic jihad fighters

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Irish watchmaker raises €84,000 for Gaza with bespoke Palestinian flag timepiece

Irish watchmaker raises €84,000 for Gaza with bespoke Palestinian flag timepiece

Athlone-born watchmaker Stephen McGonigle raised €84,000 in two hours with a bespoke Palestinian-flag timepiece for Gaza aid

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

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Israeli protesters stage ‘day of disruption’ as more strikes hit Gaza City

Protesters took to Israel’s streets for what they called a “day of disruption” on Wednesday, denouncing the call-up of tens of thousands of reservists for an offensive that has drawn global condemnation and fuelled fears in Israel it could endanger ...

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

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Cosmetics chain Lush shuts its Irish stores for a day ‘in solidarity with Gaza’

The cosmetics brand has four stores in Ireland

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

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Iran increased stockpile of enriched uranium prior to Israeli attack – watchdog

A confidential report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog circulated to member states said on Wednesday that Iran increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels before Israel launched its military attack on June 13.

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Flotilla activists know our governments are complicit in Israel's genocide

Flotilla activists know our governments are complicit in Israel's genocide

28,000 people around the world applied to be part of this flotilla, aiming to bring lifesaving aid to the besieged Palestinians

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

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Five children in Gaza among those killed by Israeli strike while fetching water

Latest attack comes as Israel’s military urges people to leave Gaza City with 60,000 more reservists to be called up

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Fergus Finlay: Anything other than a two-state solution will never allow for peace

S Fergus Finlay: Anything other than a two-state solution will never allow for peace

You don't make peace with friends, as Shimon Peres said, you make it with 'very unsavoury enemies'

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Berlin police launch investigation after Irish activist was struck in the face at Palestine protest

Berlin police launch investigation after Irish activist was struck in the face at Palestine protest

Footage posted on social media showed activist Kitty O’Brien being struck by a male police officer and dragged away

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

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Cork activist Saoi O’Connor to join Greta Thunberg on civilian flotilla to Gaza

Saoi O'Connor then criticized the Irish government for their response to the atrocities in Gaza.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Irish Central Bank no longer being used to approve Israeli bonds

Irish Central Bank no longer being used to approve Israeli bonds

The State of Israel bond issuance programme says it has now been approved for fundraising in the EU by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

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Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, leading scholars' association says

86% of those who voted among the 500-member International Association of Genocide Scholars backed a resolution, saying that the legal criteria have been met to establish Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

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Hamas spokesman killed in Gaza attack, claims Israel

Israel’s defence minister has said a key spokesman for Hamas’s armed wing has been killed in Gaza. Abu Obeida’s last statement was on Friday as Israel began the initial stages of a new offensive in Gaza City, declaring the area a combat zone.

Sun, 31 Aug, 2025

Hozier praises Irish people's support of Palestine and hits out at Central Bank

Hozier praises Irish people's support of Palestine and hits out at Central Bank

Speaking on stage at Electric Picnic, where he headlined on Friday night, he thanked people for the "show of solidarity" for Palestine

Sat, 30 Aug, 2025