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<p>People attend a memorial service marking two years since the October 7 2023 Hamas cross-border attack on Israel, in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, southern Israel where many of its community members were killed and abducted. Picture: Ohad Zwigenberg/AP</p>

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Gaza peace talks enter their second day on war’s two-year anniversary

The devastating war that has ensued has upended global politics, resulted in the deaths of 67,160 Palestinians

US President Donald Trump posted his warning on social media (Alex Brandon/AP)

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Donald Trump sets Sunday deadline for Hamas to agree to deal for ending Gaza war

<p>Palestinians mourn during the funeral of their relatives who were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip (Abdel Kareem Hana/AP)</p>

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Israeli strikes kill 16 in Gaza as world awaits Hamas response to peace plan

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Netanyahu says Israel working on ceasefire plan on eve of Trump meeting

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Gaza death toll climbs above 66,000 as Netanyahu prepares to meet Donald Trump

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Hamas says it has not received Donald Trump's plan as Israel expands Gaza City assault

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Israeli strikes kill more than 30 in Gaza amid Netanyahu defiance

Israeli strikes have killed at least 38 people across Gaza overnight, health officials said. The onslaught continues despite growing international pressure for a ceasefire, with Israel’s leader remaining defiant about the ongoing war.

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

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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

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

Israel Palestinians

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

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

Israel Palestinians

Israeli cabinet meeting postponed as tensions rise over Netanyahu’s occupation plan

Officials said prime minister was planning offensive to fully occupy Gaza, but resistance reveals splits in government

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Israeli cabinet may order complete Gaza takeover, despite international pressure for ceasefire

Israeli cabinet may order complete Gaza takeover, despite international pressure for ceasefire

Seizing the entire territory would reverse a 2005 decision by Israel to pull settlers and military out of Gaza while retaining control over its borders

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Israel Palestinians

Trump envoy arrives in Israel amid rising death toll of Palestinians seeking aid

This is the first meeting between Mr Witkoff and Mr Netanyahu since both Israel and the US summoned their negotiation teams home from Qatar one week ago

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

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Netanyahu and Trump appear to abandon Gaza ceasefire negotiations with Hamas

Israel has come under mounting pressure as hunger in Gaza has worsened and deaths related to malnutrition have accelerated

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

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Witkoff says US cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks over Hamas’s ‘lack of desire’

A breakthrough in talks on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has eluded the Trump administration for months

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

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UN agency says staff fainting from hunger as starvation spreads in Gaza

At least 113 people have died of hunger in Gaza, 45 of them in the last four days

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

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Israel issues new Gaza evacuation orders as military offensive widens

The evacuation cuts access between the city of Deir al-Balah and the southern cities of Rafah and Khan Younis

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

Israel Palestinians

UN says malnutrition in Gaza has doubled as Israeli strikes kill more than 90

Hunger has been rising among Gaza’s more than two million Palestinians since Israel broke a ceasefire in March

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 93 Palestinians, health officials say

One strike hit a house in Gaza City’s Tel al-Hawa district on Monday evening and killed 19 members of the family living inside

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

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Israeli strikes kill 30 in Gaza, health officials say

The Israeli military meanwhile said it killed a senior Hamas militant last month who had held a hostage in his home

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

APTOPIX Israel Iran Mideast Wars

Trump sets deadline of two weeks to decide if US will join Israel’s war on Iran

The decision to leave a window for diplomacy came after Israel’s defence minister openly embraced regime change in Tehran as a war aim

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

Iran Israel Mideast Wars

Israel’s military claims ‘aerial superiority’ over Iran’s capital

IDF says it has degraded Iranian air defences and missile systems to point that its planes can now operate over Tehran without facing major threats

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Iran lauds 'new method' as missiles hit Israel's Tel Aviv, Haifa

Iran lauds 'new method' as missiles hit Israel's Tel Aviv, Haifa

At least 5 people were killed in the latest Iranian strikes, national emergency service said, bringing Israel's death toll to at least 18 since Friday

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Iran launces retaliatory missile attacks against Israel; explosions heard over Tel Aviv

Iran launces retaliatory missile attacks against Israel; explosions heard over Tel Aviv

The IDF says Israel's defense system is currently operating to intercept missiles launched from Iran

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

Mideast Wars Israel Wartime Criticism

ICC prosecutors say Netanyahu arrest warrant should remain

In a 10-page written submission posted on the ICC website late on Wednesday, prosecutors argue there is “no basis to withdraw or vacate” the pending warrants for Mr Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant

Thu, 22 May, 2025

Israel strikes southern Lebanon amid calls for halt to ‘endless war’

Israel strikes southern Lebanon amid calls for halt to ‘endless war’

Strikes come as freed hostages and family members of people still held in Gaza urge Netanyahu to stop the fighting

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025

Israel Palestinians

Far-right leader returns to Netanyahu’s cabinet after strikes pummel Gaza

Gaza’s health ministry said Tuesday’s strikes killed at least 409 people, including 173 children and 88 women

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Israel shatters Gaza ceasefire as more than 400 Palestinians killed in IDF strikes

Israel shatters Gaza ceasefire as more than 400 Palestinians killed in IDF strikes

Benjamin Netanyahu says attacks were carried out to ‘achieve war objectives’ as Hamas labels strikes a ‘blatant violation of humanitarian conventions’

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

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Joe Biden or Donald Trump – who should claim credit for the Gaza ceasefire deal?

Joe Biden said his team negotiated the deal, but Donald Trump said it was agreed only because he is the incoming US president

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

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Ireland would arrest Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, says Simon Harris

Asked if Mr Netanyahu would be arrested in Ireland, Mr Harris said on Friday: 'Yes, absolutely. We support international courts and we apply their warrants'

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

Israel drops leaflets over Gaza showing Sinwar's body and message to Hamas

Israel drops leaflets over Gaza showing Sinwar's body and message to Hamas

A drone was launched towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in the northern Israeli town of Caesarea

Sat, 19 Oct, 2024

Israel will listen to US but make own decisions, Netanyahu's office says

Israel will listen to US but make own decisions, Netanyahu's office says

The statement came amid expectations that Israel will strike in retaliation for Iran's missile attack on Israel on October 1

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Senior Gaza aid official and family killed by Israeli airstrike on home

Senior Gaza aid official and family killed by Israeli airstrike on home

Bombing near Gaza City happens on same day gunman kills four Israeli security guards at border with Jordan

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

Netanyahu faces Israeli calls for broader strikes against Hezbollah

Netanyahu faces Israeli calls for broader strikes against Hezbollah

Benny Gantz and Itamar Ben-Gvir say prime minister needs to remove the threat in the north completely

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Evacuating Irish citizens from Lebanon would be a 'complex operation', department says

Evacuating Irish citizens from Lebanon would be a 'complex operation', department says

The Department of Foreign Affairs has warned people that 'in light of the unpredictability of the situation, events could escalate with very little warning'

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu dissolves Israeli war cabinet

Benjamin Netanyahu dissolves Israeli war cabinet

The move was expected following the departure from government of the centrist former general Benny Gantz

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

Entrance of the Louise Weiss building, seat of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.

Irish Examiner view: Europe isn't falling for the far right

There seems to be a palpable sense of fear and dread attached to this week’s European elections

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

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Irish Examiner view: Real action must follow recognition

It is difficult to be optimistic about Ireland, Norway, and Spain’s bold, if belated, step of officially recognising the state of Palestine, but it does represent a glimmer of hope

Wed, 29 May, 2024

EU considers sanctions on Israel following 'barbaric' airstrike on refugee camp

EU considers sanctions on Israel following 'barbaric' airstrike on refugee camp

The EU is now considering sanctions against Israel for the first time following a “barbaric” airstrike on a refugee camp in Gaza, which has sparked international condemnation.

Tue, 28 May, 2024

Ireland stock

Letters to the Editor: Food for thought in Irish neutrality debate

One reader questions what our neutrality means, while another asks why the Irish Government accepts lesser standards of justice for its murdered citizens than the UK and US authorities do for theirs

Fri, 24 May, 2024

Elaine Loughlin: As a small nation, Ireland has 'stood up' for Palestinians and peace

Elaine Loughlin: As a small nation, Ireland has 'stood up' for Palestinians and peace

Over the past seven months, thousands have taken to the streets on a regular basis protesting the horrific bombardment of the Gaza Strip

Wed, 22 May, 2024

Biden and Netanyahu speak as ceasefire pressure grows on Israel and Hamas

Biden and Netanyahu speak as ceasefire pressure grows on Israel and Hamas

A senior official from key intermediary Qatar, meanwhile, urged Israel and Hamas to show “more commitment and more seriousness” in negotiations

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

US and allies plan more Iran sanctions; Israel war cabinet to meet again

US and allies plan more Iran sanctions; Israel war cabinet to meet again

The US and its allies planned fresh sanctions against Iran over its unprecedented attack on Israel, seeking to dissuade Israel from a major escalation as its war cabinet was set to meet for a third time on Wednesday to decide a response.

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Israeli military vows response to Iran attack as calls for restraint mount

Israeli military vows response to Iran attack as calls for restraint mount

General gives clearest confirmation yet that Israel will hit back but it is unclear what form response will take

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

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S Paul Kearns: I woke my girls at 1am to leave Tel Aviv. The bombs were already in the air

Just before midnight last Saturday, Israelis saw the matter-of-fact announcement on TV: Iran had just launched hundreds of missiles. Thus began what may have been the eeriest two hours in Israel’s recent history

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

All-out war or de-escalation: What will Israel and Netanyahu do next?

All-out war or de-escalation: What will Israel and Netanyahu do next?

After Iran’s attack, the Israeli leader faces a crucial dilemma about how to respond

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Netanyahu has no incentive to stop waging war on innocent Palestinians

Irish Examiner view: Netanyahu has no incentive to stop waging war on innocent Palestinians

Realists feel that the Israeli leader is being emboldened by US reluctance to condemn him more forcefully

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

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Harris tells Israeli PM that Ireland is repulsed by his actions

Mr Harris said that Ireland stands ready to recognise the Palestinian state while calling for a two-state solution

Sat, 06 Apr, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Immediate end of Gaza conflict is only option

Irish Examiner view: Immediate end of Gaza conflict is only option

Every time the conflict in Gaza seems to have reached a nadir of sorts, a new low is reached — though “a new low in Israel’s prosecution of the conflict” would be a more accurate reflection of the latest developments.

Wed, 03 Apr, 2024