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Israel US
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

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

Afghanistan Earthquake
UN agency appeals for funds to help 134,000 Afghans after quake
The UN’s migration agency is appealing for funds for around 134,000 people who need help in Afghanistan, nearly two weeks after an earthquake killed more than 2,200 people in the country’s mountainous east.

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Ryanair comments on Norwegian
Ryanair boss says Russian drone incursions will disrupt European flights for years
Michael O’Leary warns Russian drone incursions will disrupt European flights for years, calling them a 'wake-up call' for Nato and the EU

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
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

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

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

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

APTOPIX Israel Palestinians Gaza
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

Iran Nuclear
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

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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

David Cameron visits Afghanistan
Afghanistan earthquake kills 800, injures 2,800, Taliban asks world for help
The disaster will further stretch the resources of the South Asian nation already grappling with humanitarian crises

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Israel Palestinians Gaza
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

Israel Palestinians Gaza
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

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

End of Ireland's 47-year Unifil mission in Lebanon deemed 'a major setback'
End of Ireland's 47-year Unifil mission in Lebanon deemed 'a major setback'
Chief of Staff said the new challenge for Ireland's Defence Forces move is 'not welcome' — while the defence minister said the US-Israeli move to end the Unifil mission is 'wholly irresponsible'

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Simon Harris visit to Lebanon
Tánaiste: Ending Lebanon peacekeeping mission now would be 'wholly irresponsible'
Simon Harris says Ireland remains committed to peacekeeping as the UN extends its mission in volatile Lebanon until 2027

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

Israel-Hamas conflict
Ireland welcomes 52 Palestinian students as war and famine devastate Gaza
Ireland welcomes 52 Palestinian students on scholarships as conflict in Gaza deepens, with famine spreading and civilian casualties rising

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

UN Security Council set to renew Lebanon peacekeepers for final time
UN Security Council set to renew Lebanon peacekeepers for final time
UNIFIL patrols Lebanon's southern border with Israel. The mandate for the operation is renewed annually, and its current authorization expires on August 31.

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

Fishing Boats in Dingle Bay
Cork migrant charity launches fundraiser to rehome Syrian families on Dingle Peninsula
Cork-based migrant charity Nasc is leading a fundraiser to resettle two Syrian families in Kerry through Ireland’s Community Sponsorship initiative

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

British Irish Council summit
EU action on Israel is ‘long overdue’, Simon Harris says
Simon Harris says there are 'clear, concrete measures the EU can take'

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

Four journalists among 20 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital, say health officials
Four journalists among 20 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital, say health officials
The Israeli military and Prime Minister's Office both had no immediate comment regarding the strikes

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

Yemen Mideast Wars
Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s capital targeting Iran-backed Houthis
The Iranian-backed Houthis said the strikes hit multiple areas across Sanaa on Sunday

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

Mideast Wars Gaza Famine Photo Gallery
President warns two-state solution is 'collapsing' as Gaza famine declared for the first time
President Higgins and Irish leaders condemned Israel and Hamas after the UN confirmed famine in Gaza, urging urgent EU action

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025

Mideast Wars Gaza Resettlement In Their Words
Benjamin Netanyahu says he will give approval for Gaza City takeover despite protests
The wide-scale operation in Gaza City could start within days

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

Revealed: Israeli military’s own data indicates civilian death rate of 83% in Gaza war
Revealed: Israeli military’s own data indicates civilian death rate of 83% in Gaza war
Figures from classified IDF database listed 8,900 named fighters as dead or probably dead in May, as overall death toll reached 53,000

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

Israel Palestinians
Netanyahu pushes forward with Gaza City operation despite opposition
Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing forward with his plan to expand the military’s operation in , despite widespread opposition within Israel and international condemnation.

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

Afghanistan Bus Crash
Bus crash in Afghanistan kills more than 70 people returning from Iran
A bus crash in north-western Afghanistan has killed at least 79 people returning from Iran – including 19 children, an official said.

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Lebanon US
US envoy to discuss Israel ceasefire as Lebanon commits to disarming Hezbollah
The US special envoy to Lebanon said that his team would discuss the long-term cessation of hostilities with Israel after Beirut endorsed a US-backed plan for the Hezbollah militant group to disarm.

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

APTOPIX Israel Palestinians
Israel’s growing frustration over war in Gaza erupts in nationwide protests
Israeli police made dozens of arrests on Sunday as tens of thousands of protesters demanding a deal to free hostages in Gaza tried to shut down the country in one of the largest and fiercest protests in 22 months of war.

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

Israel Palestinians
Protesters go on strike in Israel demanding ceasefire and hostage releases
Protesters in Israel demanding their government make a deal to secure the release of hostages held by militants in Gaza escalated their campaign on Sunday, staging a strike that disrupted traffic and closed businesses.

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

Israel Palestinians Gaza
Baby girl killed with her parents in Gaza airstrike
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed a baby girl and her parents on Saturday, hospital officials and witnesses said, while families of hostages called for a “nationwide day of stoppage” in Israel to express growing frustration over 22 months of war.

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

Afghanistan Taliban Anniversary
Afghan women barred from Taliban takeover anniversary celebrations in Kabul
Afghan women were barred from attending celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the Taliban’s return to power on Friday.

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

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Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir confronts long-imprisoned Palestinian leader in cell
A video widely circulated on Friday shows Israel’s far-right national security minister berating a Palestinian leader face-to-face inside a prison, saying anyone who acts against the country will be “wiped out”.

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

Israel Palestinians
At least 25 killed by Israeli gunfire while seeking aid, say health officials
Israeli gunfire killed at least 25 people seeking aid on Wednesday, health officials and witnesses said, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will “allow” Palestinians to leave during an upcoming military offensive in Gaza.

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Israel Palestinians Gaza
Al Jazeera correspondents among journalists killed in Gaza City air strike
Al Jazeera accuses Israel of assassinating reporter Anas al-Sharif, killed in Gaza strike alongside colleague and six others

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Israel kills Al Jazeera journalists, claims one was Hamas leader
Israel kills Al Jazeera journalists, claims one was Hamas leader
Anas Al Sharif, 28, was among a group of four Al Jazeera journalists and an assistant who died in a strike on a tent near Shifa Hospital

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Children suffering from malnutrition in Gaza receive treatment under limited conditions
‘Starvation, pure and simple’: UN warns of famine in Gaza as Israel plans full occupation
The UN says Gaza’s hunger crisis has escalated to full-blown famine as Israel rejects calls to halt its offensive

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

11-year-old Samir fights for survival in Gaza after severe Israeli attack
Ireland and other European states implore Israel to drop its Gaza plan
The letter stating that expansion of Israel's war in Gaza would be a 'flagrant violation of international law' was also signed by Iceland, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, and Spain

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

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