Irish-Israeli trade buoyant despite war as calls for ceasefire renewed

Figures show Irish imports of Israeli goods have not been impacted by the war

The Cork Palestine Solidarity Campaign rally in Cork City centre on Saturday. Picture: Larry Cummins

UN secretary general Antonio Guterres has renewed his call for “an immediate humanitarian ceasefire” in the Gaza Strip as Israeli forces expand their operations in Rafah.

Guterres also called for “the unconditional release of all captives held by Hamas as well as an immediate surge in humanitarian aid” into Gaza.