Tadgh McNally: A diplomatic balancing act awaits Helen McEntee in the Middle East

Gaza aid, Iran unrest and US pressure loom as the foreign affairs minister seeks balance abroad and unity at home

Helen McEntee and Badr Abdelatty: Both ministers acknowledged the movement towards a new phase of the ceasefire in Gaza. File picture

Helen McEntee’s first major visit to the Middle East comes at a key time for the region, amid turmoil in Iran and changes to come in Gaza.

Ireland’s foreign affairs minister arrived into Egypt with a lot on the agenda, including a visit to the Rafah border crossing with Gaza and a meeting with the country’s foreign minister.