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Israeli-Hamas conflict
Former hostages celebrate news of initial plan to end Gaza conflict
Eli Sharabi, a freed hostage whose wife and two daughters were killed during Hamas’ attack on October 7 2023, wrote on social media: “Great joy, can’t wait to see everyone home”

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Tunisia Gaza Flotilla
16 Irish citizens held on Gaza flotilla taken to ‘detention facility’ in Israel
Simon Harris also said he believed Israel had breached international law in the detention of the 16 Irish citizens among hundreds of others.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Modern Skyline of The Hague (Den Haag), Netherlands. Hofvijver Pond. Binnenhof, Seat of the Dutch parliament and government
Dutch government ordered to re-evaluate licence to export F-35 parts to Israel
The highest court in the Netherlands on Friday ordered the Dutch government to re-evaluate its currently suspended licence for exporting parts for F-35 fighter jets to Israel, in response to concerns they could be used in breaches of international ...

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

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Justice minister condemns 'Israeli attack on lawful flotilla' with Irish citizens on board
The DĂĄil heard on Wednesday that Senator Chris Andrews is on board the Spectre boat that was 'struck four times' on Tuesday night

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

President Trump state visit to UK
UK, Canada and Australia announce recognition of Palestinian state
The UK prime minister said the move was intended “to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis”

Sun, 21 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

Yemen Israel Palestinians
Israeli airstrike kills Houthi prime minister in Yemen, rebels say
Ahmed al-Rahawi killed alongside several ministers gathered for prerecorded speech by rebel group’s leader

Sat, 30 Aug, 2025

British Irish Council summit
Tánaiste wants ‘real sanction’ moves against Israel over breach of EU agreement
Simon Harris will meet fellow foreign ministers in Copenhagen this week, where he said he will seek “concrete actions” from the bloc in response to the catastrophic situation in Gaza

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

Russia Syria
Syrian minister holds rare meeting with Israeli officials in Paris – reports
Syria’s foreign minister has held a rare meeting with an Israeli delegation in Paris, the Syrian state-run news agency said.

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Liverpool v Athletic Bilbao - Pre Season Friendly - Anfield
Mohamed Salah challenges Uefa response to Palestinian footballer’s death in Gaza
The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) said on Wednesday that Suleiman Al-Obeid, 41, died in an Israeli attack in Gaza

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

British Irish Council summit
Harris backs idea to hold national day of solidarity in support of Palestinians
The Fine Gael leader said a proposal for a national day of solidarity was a “sensible and a good idea”, adding he will talk to colleagues on how to make it happen

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

Dail returns after break
Legal action launched against Central Bank over Israel bonds investments
A Social Democrats TD has launched legal proceedings against the Central Bank of Ireland over claims that investors in Israeli bonds could be legally complicit in genocide in Gaza.

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Syria
Israel strikes tanks in southern Syria as forces clash with Druze militias
Dozens of people have been killed in the fighting between local militias and clans in Syria ’s Sweida province

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Nato summit
World leaders gather to discuss defence amid Israel-Iran tensions
Tensions between Israel and Iran could dominate discussions among world leaders at the Nato summit amid a fragile ceasefire.

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Belgium Israel Palestinians
EU finds ‘indications’ Israel is breaching trade deal with its actions in Gaza
The European Union says there are ″indications″ that Israel’s actions in Gaza are violating human rights obligations in its trade agreement with the EU, according to its findings seen by The Associated Press.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Israel Palestinians
EU review shows Israel using starvation as a weapon of war, says Taoiseach
The Taoiseach says the EU must take 'concrete steps' after a report finds Israel may have violated human rights laws

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

British Irish Council summit
Grave concern across Europe over Middle East crisis – Harris
Mr Harris was speaking after being in touch with European counterparts in relation to the crisis in the Middle East

Sun, 15 Jun, 2025

US Embassy Attempted Attack
US-German man charged with trying to firebomb embassy building in Tel Aviv
A dual US and German citizen has been arrested on charges that he travelled to Israel and attempted to firebomb the branch office of the US embassy in Tel Aviv, officials said.

Sun, 25 May, 2025

Israeli Embassy Staffers Killed
Man charged with murder after Israeli embassy couple shot dead in Washington
Authorities described the slayings as a targeted act of terror

Thu, 22 May, 2025

Switzerland Eurovision Song Contest
Israeli singer left ‘shaken’ after protesters rushed towards Eurovision stage
Israeli singer Yuval Raphael was left “shaken and upset” after pro-Palestinian protesters rushed towards a barrier when she was on stage during the Eurovision Song Contest final, her team has said.

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Maldives Israel
Maldives bars Israeli passport holders over Gaza war
The Maldives has changed its immigration law to bar Israeli passport holders from the country over the war in Gaza.

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

US Israel
Trump and Netanyahu hold White House talks on tariffs, Gaza and Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting US President Donald Trump in Washington, becoming the first foreign leader to visit Mr Trump since he unleashed tariffs on countries around the world.

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

Cabinet meeting - Dublin
Harris welcomes alternative Gaza proposal over ‘appalling vista’ of resettlement
The deputy Irish premier has welcomed ongoing work by Arab states to establish an alternative proposal to the “appalling vista” put forward by Donald Trump for the US to take control of Gaza and resettle Palestinians.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

Two killed in southern Lebanon as protests against Israeli presence continue
Two killed in southern Lebanon as protests against Israeli presence continue
The shooting came a day after 24 people were killed and more than 130 wounded when Israeli troops opened fire on protesters who breached roadblocks set up along the border

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

Donald Trump
Trump ends Biden’s hold on sending 2000-pound bombs to Israel
President Donald Trump has ended his predecessor’s hold on sending 2000-pound bombs to Israel.

Sun, 26 Jan, 2025

Taoiseach visit to Naas
Taoiseach welcomes Gaza ceasefire after ’15 months of destruction’
Mr Harris said he hoped the deal will now receive the formal approval of the Israeli government

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Netanyahu says Israel has ‘no interest in conflict with Syria’
Netanyahu says Israel has ‘no interest in conflict with Syria’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video statement released on Sunday that “we have no interest in conflict with Syria” and Israel’s policy will follow “the emerging reality on the ground”.

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

Israeli forces seize Golan Heights buffer zone after Syrian regime falls
Israeli forces seize Golan Heights buffer zone after Syrian regime falls
It came after a lightning rebel advance early on Sunday ended Syrian President Bashar Assad’s rule

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

Protests erupt in Paris over pro-Israel gala organised by far-right figures
Protests erupt in Paris over pro-Israel gala organised by far-right figures
The event, intended to raise funds for the Israeli military, included Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich among its invited guests

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Harris set to approve Occupied Territories Bill going to next Oireachtas stage
Taoiseach Simon Harris is set to sign off this week on the stalled Occupied Territories Bill proceeding to the scrutiny committee stage in the Oireachtas.

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

Biden ‘concerned’ about release of documents on Israel’s possible attack plans
Biden ‘concerned’ about release of documents on Israel’s possible attack plans
President Joe Biden is “deeply concerned” about the release of classified documents on Israel’s preparation for a potential retaliatory attack on Iran, according to a White House spokesman.

Mon, 21 Oct, 2024

Firing at Unifil positions is breach of international law, Harris tells Herzog
Firing at Unifil positions is breach of international law, Harris tells Herzog
Mr Harris said to have pressed that “the security of Irish peacekeepers serving in the region is paramount”

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

European and local elections
Donohoe ‘did not speak to Israeli minister over Occupied Territories Bill’
MicheĂĄl Martin said he spoke to the Fine Gael minister on Thursday, and was clear that the reported phone call did not happen, nor does his published diary record any phone call

Thu, 26 Sep, 2024

Taoiseach on online safety
World needs to do more to bring about ceasefire in Middle East – Harris
Speaking while attending the UN General Assembly in New York, Mr Harris said Israel had effectively opened up a second front in the war, with “catastrophic implications”

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

US sending more troops to Middle East as Israel-Hezbollah violence escalates
US sending more troops to Middle East as Israel-Hezbollah violence escalates
The US is sending additional troops to the Middle East during a sharp spike in violence between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon that has raised the risk of a greater regional war, the Pentagon has said.

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

American woman who was killed by Israeli forces is buried in Turkey
American woman who was killed by Israeli forces is buried in Turkey
A Turkish-American activist who was killed by Israeli fire in the West Bank was laid to rest on Saturday in her hometown in Turkey with thousands lining the streets and anti-Israeli feelings in the country rising from a conflict that threatens to ...

Sat, 14 Sep, 2024

Sir Keir Starmer Ireland visit
Protest against arms exports to Israel held amid Starmer visit to Dublin
A rally against the UK arms exports to Israel has been staged in Dublin as UK prime minister Keir Starmer visits the Irish capital.

Sat, 07 Sep, 2024

Israel-Hamas conflict
Pro-Palestine rally hears calls for immediate Irish sanctions against Israel
Crowds of activists made their way across the city and assembled outside the Dail parliament on Saturday afternoon for the rally organised by the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC)

Sat, 31 Aug, 2024

US approves $20bn in weapons sales to Israel
US approves $20bn in weapons sales to Israel
It comes at a time of intense concern that Israel may become involved in a wider Middle East war.

Tue, 13 Aug, 2024

Australian inquiry blames Israeli military failings for attack on aid convoy
Australian inquiry blames Israeli military failings for attack on aid convoy
The Israeli military’s attack on an aid convoy in Gaza in April that killed seven people was the result of serious failures of defence procedures, mistaken identification and errors in decision-making, according to an Australian investigation that ...

Fri, 02 Aug, 2024

Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, offering optimism on Gaza ceasefire
Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, offering optimism on Gaza ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu worked to mend ties with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday and offered measured optimism about progress towards a ceasefire deal for Gaza.

Sat, 27 Jul, 2024

Netanyahu will meet Trump at Mar-a-Lago, mending a years-long rift
Netanyahu will meet Trump at Mar-a-Lago, mending a years-long rift
Donald Trump will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time in four years. As president, Mr Trump exceeded his predecessors in fulfilling the Israeli leader’s top wishes from the United States.

Fri, 26 Jul, 2024

Kamala Harris says ‘I will not be silent’ on suffering in Gaza after Netanyahu talks
Kamala Harris says ‘I will not be silent’ on suffering in Gaza after Netanyahu talks
Vice President Kamala Harris said she urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a ceasefire deal with Hamas so that dozens of hostages held by the militants in Gaza can return home.

Fri, 26 Jul, 2024

US Israel Netanyahu
Netanyahu to meet Biden and Harris at crucial moment for US and Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to make a long-awaited White House visit to meet President Joe Biden and likely Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, at an important moment for all three politicians.

Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

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