'No proof' that Emily Hand is still alive as Irish citizens flee Gaza 

In a day which brought positive news for some Irish citizens, Micheál Martin again raised concerns for Emily Hand during a number of meetings in the Egyptian capital

Emily Hand. Picture: Sky News

In a day in which the first Irish citizens fled Gaza, Tánaiste Micheál Martin has warned that there is "no proof" that Emily Hand is still alive.

A heavily pregnant woman, children and family groups are among 23 Irish citizens to have evacuated Gaza through the Rafah border on Wednesday.