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Annalena Baerbock, president of the 80th session of the United Nations General addresses delegates (Angelina Katsanis/AP)

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Leaders convene at United Nations as world convulses in war

As secretary-general Antonio Guterres said last week: “International co-operation is straining under pressures unseen in our lifetimes.”

<p>An Israeli strike on the besieged Palestinian territory of Gaza last week. For the past month, Israel has carried out a military operation to take over Gaza City. Photo: Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images</p>

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Forced to flee Gaza City: 'It feels like the countdown has begun to our annihilation'

<p>Simon Harris said it was "outrageous" that the conference would not have Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas or his government represented. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire</p>

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'Outrageous' to hold conference on two-state solution without Palestinian Authority representatives

President Trump state visit to UK

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UK, Canada and Australia announce recognition of Palestinian state

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world

Israel kills 34 people in Gaza ahead of UN summit to recognise Palestinian state

Paul Hosford: Gareth Sheridan may find real work is only beginning as he eyes presidency

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Civilians made up 15 of every 16 people killed by Israel in Gaza since March, data suggests

Report from independent conflict tracker Acled indicates one of the highest civilian death rates since start of war

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Solidarity is not just a slogan — it is a lifeline

Solidarity is not just a slogan — it is a lifeline

Ireland must continue steadfast support for those who need it instead of stepping back like our European neighbours

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Sally Rooney attends a photocall during the Edinburgh International Book Festival on August, 2017 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Sally Rooney: I cannot safely enter UK without facing arrest over Palestine

Normal People author Sally Rooney has been advised she “can no longer safely enter the UK without potentially facing arrest” due to her support for banned organisation Palestine Action.

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

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Two killed at West Bank crossing as ‘four soldiers die’ in Gaza offensive

The Israeli military separately announced the deaths of four more soldiers in the southern Gaza Strip, the first since it launched a major offensive in Gaza City, in the north

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

President Trump state visit to UK

Trump acknowledges disagreement with Starmer over Palestinian recognition

British recognition of Palestine is all but guaranteed, as Israel has already said it is opposed to Kier Starmer’s conditions

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

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Shooting at Israeli-run border crossing with Jordan kills two, medics say

There were no immediate details from Israeli authorities

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Taoiseach and Jim Gavin distance themselves from Michael D Higgins' Israel comments

Taoiseach and Jim Gavin distance themselves from Michael D Higgins' Israel comments

The president had called for Israel to be excluded from the United Nations

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Paul Hosford: Business as usual in the Dáil, for most people, that is

Paul Hosford: Business as usual in the Dáil, for most people, that is

No festive feeling in the air as the summer is officially put to bed

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Belgium EU Trade Mercosur

EU sets out tariffs and sanctions plan to pressure Israel to end Gaza war

The EU is Israel’s largest trading partner, so the tariffs could have far-reaching effects on Israel’s economy, which is already rattled by the cost of a long war

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

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Palestinian death toll passes 65,000 as Israel steps up attacks on Gaza City

Israel’s military said that air force and artillery units had struck the city over 150 times in the last few days, ahead of ground troops moving in

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Israel opens new route out of Gaza City for 48 hours as tanks advance

Israel opens new route out of Gaza City for 48 hours as tanks advance

At least 30 people were killed across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday in Israel's latest strikes, including 19 in Gaza City, local health authorities said

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

France EU State of Union

Is von der Leyen's U-turn on Gaza too little, too late?

Although the European Commission president went much further than expected in her acknowledgement of the ongoing horrors in Gaza, it is now up to EU member states to approve sanctions on and withdrawal of financial support to Israel

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity

Harris to advise Cabinet on new EU trade measures against Israel

Tánaiste Simon Harris will tell Cabinet that only coordinated EU-wide trade measures can meaningfully pressure Israel over Gaza atrocities

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

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Michael D Higgins says UN should exclude Israel and allies

It comes after a team of independent experts commissioned by the UN Human Rights Council concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Israel launches ground offensive deep inside Gaza City

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

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

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

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

Report cites scale of killings and aid blockages and accuses Benjamin Netanyahu of inciting commission of genocide

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

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

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

We must fully separate Judaism from Zionism, while acknowledging the current coalition in Israel is part of a global rise of far-right fundamentalism which threatens us all

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Mideast Wars Qatar

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

But leaders offered different views about what to do, and the group agreed to take only minimal action

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Qatar Israel Hamas

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

Israel launched its invasion of Gaza in response to Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack, and since then, it has also retaliated against the militant group and other members of Iran’s so-called Axis of Resistance elsewhere

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

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

Volker Türk tells Dublin event tech giants pose 'challenge' to social cohesion

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

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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

Mideast Wars Gulf Anger

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

France EU State of Union

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

France EU State of Union

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

Qatar Israel Hamas

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

Qatar Israel Hamas

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

Qatar Israel Hamas

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

Qatar Israel Hamas

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

By Andrew Mills, Jana Choukeir and Ahmed Elimam

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Tunisia Gaza Flotilla

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

Israel Palestinians Gaza

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

APTOPIX Israel Palestinians Gaza

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

Israel Palestinians Gaza

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

Lift the Ban on Palestine Action protest

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

Pro-Palestine march

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