Taoiseach Simon Harris discusses Gaza with Israeli president in first phone call 

Simon Harris also informed Isaac Herzog about Ireland's intention to recognise the State of Palestine in the coming weeks.

Taoiseach Simon Harris has “expressed deep concern” to the Israeli president over the potentially catastrophic impact of the ongoing assault on Rafah in the Gaza Strip.

Mr Harris and Israeli president Isaac Herzog held a phone call on Friday, the first since Mr Harris became Taoiseach last month.