#Israel-Palestine

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

SUDAN-CONFLICT-DISPLACED-AID
Ireland must continue to lead the way on overseas aid
It's a frightening time, with increased conflict and climate change and a huge drop in aid from the most developed countries. Ireland must continue to lead the way on aid

Sun, 04 Oct, 2026

Israel Media Conference
'I won’t let emotion penetrate our squad': Israel manager clear on Ireland revenge mission
Months of controversy crescendoed last week in Hungary when the Israelis didn’t take kindly to Ireland’s demonstrations and crumbled to a 3-0 defeat.

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Colin Sheridan: Why America’s politics keeps forcing us to confront power and accountability
Colin Sheridan: Why America’s politics keeps forcing us to confront power and accountability
From military rhetoric and civilian deaths to political smears, Colin Sheridan examines power, accountability and Ireland’s response

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Austria - UEFA Nations League B
Tommy Martin: Despite a polarising week, Irish soccer uniquely remains the team of us
At one point in the last week, it looked as if the Republic of Ireland team would be another victim of the fractures and polarisations of our time.

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

World Leaders Gather For United Nations General Assembly
Palestinian student visa refusals to Ireland rise 418% this year
Most of the students had secured fully funded places at Irish universities, with appeals and four High Court challenges now underway

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

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Netanyahu: Too early to tell who was behind plane incident as flydubai halts all flights to Israel
Israeli prime minister cautions against early conclusions when asked if there were any signs of Iranian involvement

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

David Courell 30/9/2026
Battered and bruised, FAI chiefs unable to counter punch under Oireachtas scope
What was designed to be a session in front of the sports committee about safeguarding and governance descended into a marathon inquisition of their role in the debacle around last Sunday’s game against Israel

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Gavin Bazunu 30/9/2026
FAI admits nobody spoke to Ireland goalkeepers about playing Israel
FAI officials faced Oireachtas questions over player welfare, UEFA sanctions and the handling of Gavin Bazunu’s decision to withdraw

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Heimir Hallgrímsson 30/9/2026
Heimir: Finn Azaz one of the people 'I admire most in the world right now' 
Heimir Hallgrímsson praised the Ireland squad’s unity as he confirmed the team will fulfil its remaining Nations League fixture with Israel

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

RTE pay revelations
Sports minister says he has ‘no regrets’ over handling of Ireland-Israel games
The sports minister said intervening in the FAI’s decision could have led to criticism that he was interfering with an independent sporting body

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger
Sarah Harte: I'm glad Liam and Noel made it up — but forgiveness is bullshit, isn't it?
These days, I tend more firmly toward the Old Testament side of the street. I would theoretically say you should forgive somebody but not forget. But if they cross a major red line, then you should never turn the other cheek

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Republic of Ireland Press Conference - Nagyerdei Stadion
Micheál Martin says Netanyahu 'could not give a toss' whether Ireland plays Israel
He was responding to claims FAI handling of games has been 'shambolic, arrogant and incompetent'

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Republic of Ireland Media Conference and Training Session
Ireland's game against Israel to proceed after vote taken by players in Hungary
The Republic of Ireland players have voted by majority to fulfill their Nations League fixture with the Israelis on Sunday, with the latter insisting 'football has won' 

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

Heimir Hallgrímsson dejected 24/9/2026
Jack Anderson: The FAI’s decision to play Israel raises questions that go far beyond football
The FAI’s decision to fulfil its Israel fixtures has financial and sporting consequences, but Anderson questions how those risks were assessed

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

UN General Assembly Israel
Shona Murray: Netanyahu’s UN speech shows how far the international order has fallen
Netanyahu’s UN address, the Gaza crisis and Europe’s response expose deep questions about international law and the rules-based order

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

Troy Parrott and Chiedozie Ogbene react during the game 24/9/2026
Ireland players face Israel match dilemma as squad discusses ways to protest Gaza war
Ireland’s squad is considering gestures of solidarity with Palestinians as players wrestle with their opposition to the controversial fixture

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

Ireland gets to show off its soft power on the edges of the United Nations General Assembly
Ireland gets to show off its soft power on the edges of the United Nations General Assembly
Away from the glare of the spotlight, the Taoiseach did more than just take selfies, writes Louise Burne from New York

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

World Leaders Gather For United Nations General Assembly
When the 'full truth' of what happened in Gaza is revealed 'it will shame the world', Taoiseach says
The Taoiseach called for stronger international action as Benjamin Netanyahu rejected allegations of genocide during his own UN address

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Andy Burnham visits US
Taoiseach says Israel ‘doesn’t seem to be interested’ in peace ahead of UN address
The Taoiseach said those with influence over Israel, including the US, must push for a credible pathway towards peace

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Andy Burnham visits US
Ireland will not walk out during Netanyahu’s UN address, McEntee says
The foreign affairs minister said no Irish ministers will attend the address, but an official will remain in Ireland’s seat

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Radio 1 Big Weekend - Londonderry
Macklemore announces series of 'free Palestine' gigs, including Dublin show
The US rapper was dropped from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran's US tour following controversy over comments he made in support of Palestine during a concert in New Jersey earlier this month

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

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'I'm a football player': West Ham's Israel forward Solomon refuses to engage with Austrian questions
Austria boss Ralf Rangnick has also given political comment a wide berth ahead of tonight's Nations League clash.

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Rally Against Antisemitism Held Outside The United Nations During The UN General Assembly
Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver defiant UN speech while facing protests and political isolation
Prime minister will ‘highlight Israel’s achievements’ as he heads towards his toughest re-election challenge

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Richard Hogan: Nice guy Ed Sheeran's legacy is now tainted forever
Richard Hogan: Nice guy Ed Sheeran's legacy is now tainted forever
Ed Sheeran has been found wanting since the row over Palestine

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Republic of Ireland Media Conference and Training Session
Colin Sheridan: Before the Israel matches, Ireland are to play a country recovering from war
Nearly two decades after independence, Kosovo has arrived in international football. But what, exactly, is it?

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Derby County v Cardiff City - Sky Bet Championship 2026/27
John Fallon: Jack Moylan looks well placed to shine for Ireland during this international window
Ireland have a busy few weeks in store. 

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Cork Airport passenger numbers fall slightly in first half of 2026
Cork Airport passenger numbers fall slightly in first half of 2026
Cork and Dublin airports operator grows overall passenger numbers despite a slight decline in Cork

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Heimir Hallgrímsson 17/9/2026
Taoiseach says Israeli FA remarks about Ireland manager are ‘unacceptable’
The Taoiseach said Israel should withdraw its criticism of Hallgrímsson after the Ireland manager’s comments about playing against genocide

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Czechia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Play-off Semi-Final
Sinn Féin TD says Irish players would have ‘overwhelming support’ for Israel match boycott
Sinn Féin finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty said responsibility for stopping the fixtures rests with the FAI, not individual players

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Irish Budget 2027
Taoiseach to highlight importance of peace in Palestine and Ukraine to Irish people during UN trip
The Taoiseach is one of nearly 130 world leaders to jet into New York to address the United Nations General Assembly High Level Week

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Galway United v Shelbourne - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division
Irish athletes call on soccer stars to boycott Israel games — 'The most sporting thing you could do'
More than 160 Irish athletes sign letter calling on Ireland players to boycott Israel games

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Colin Sheridan: Billionaires own the teams we love but it doesn't buy them moral authority
Colin Sheridan: Billionaires own the teams we love but it doesn't buy them moral authority
Dancing with the devil becomes easier once the devil sponsors the league.

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Israel Palestinians Gaza
Letters to the Editor: Ireland's subjugation should inform us about reality of Palestine
'There is something rotten in the state of Ireland’s democracy. The Government’s handling of the Occupied Territories Bill, between 2020 and 2026, has had critical consequences'

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Gaza student misses start of UCC course amid visa appeal delays 
Gaza student misses start of UCC course amid visa appeal delays 
Some 58 students from Gaza granted scholarships to Irish third-level institutions remain unable to travel after visa refusals, despite many having lodged appeals months ago

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

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S Cork man in Palestine says world is turning blind eye to Israeli abuses in occupied West Bank
James Ryan from Fermoy saw abuses and cruelty first-hand on a recent trip to Palestine, where he volunteered with the anti-occupation initiative, Protective Presence

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Leeds Festival 2014 - Day One
Elaine Loughlin: The Ed Sheeran and Macklemore row exposes a bigger battle over free speech
The controversy over Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour has reignited debate about Gaza, censorship and the influence of wealth

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Family watching television together in living room
Colin Sheridan: The everyday things Gaza cannot get — and why Ireland should not look away
Colin Sheridan looks at the everyday goods and essential infrastructure restricted from Gaza and Ireland’s relationship with Israel.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to UK
Ireland and Britain have ‘very significant obligations’ to Good Friday Agreement, Taoiseach says
Micheál Martin and Andy Burnham met in Manchester as they discussed the Good Friday Agreement, Ukraine, Gaza and Ireland-UK relations

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

YouTube star Ms Rachel to match Macklemore’s $1m Palestine aid donation
YouTube star Ms Rachel to match Macklemore’s $1m Palestine aid donation
Educator talks of ‘moral obligation’ and urges ‘every wealthy white celebrity’ to make similar donation

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Republic of Ireland Men Squad Announcement
Comment: Reality of Israel games will force uncomfortable questions
Heimir Hallgrimsson is preparing his set-up for a testing international window in the coming weeks.

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Platinum Jubilee
Suzanne Harrington: The Irish artists on Ed Sheeran’s tour did a very traditional Irish thing — they said no
Perhaps we should thank Robert Kraft for turning the Ed Sheeran debacle into an international talking point, says Suzanne Harrington

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Republic of Ireland Men Squad Announcement
Hallgrimsson spoke to every Ireland player individually on Israel question
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says a group discussion was not appropriate for this topic.

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Eurovision Song Contest 2026
RTÉ confirms Ireland will not participate in Eurovision Song Contest 2027
The broadcaster said Ireland’s participation could not be justified amid the continuing loss of life and humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Leeds Festival 2014 - Day One
Macklemore to donate $1m Ed Sheeran tour earnings to Gaza relief organisations
Macklemore challenged New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft to match his donation following his removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

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