ISRAEL was yesterday found in violation of a UN resolution demanding it halt construction of a barrier that in places juts deep into the West Bank and dismantle the section already built.

A PLANNED summit between the Israeli and Palestinian prime ministers fell apart yesterday as a US-backed peace plan stalled over a Palestinian shooting attack and Israeli plans for a limited prisoner release.

Ireland is adding its voice to international calls for Israelis and Palestinians to adopt George Mitchell's blueprint for peace in the Middle East.