#Israel-Palestine

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Shamrock Rovers v St Patrick's Athletic - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division
Ireland v Israel soccer: 'Six points versus genocide... a bit of perspective'
Sinn Féin and Social Democrats hit out at Government 'hiding behind' FAI in its stance on the controversial fixture between the Republic of Ireland and Israel in October

Sun, 31 May, 2026

Colin Sheridan: There comes no pleasure in writing critically about Sally Rooney
Colin Sheridan: There comes no pleasure in writing critically about Sally Rooney
Allowing 'Intermezzo' to be published in Hebrew through an Israeli publisher deemed compliant with the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement raises a question larger than Rooney herself: What do we validate when we make exceptions?

Sat, 30 May, 2026

Elaine Loughlin: Why did Government remove services from Occupied Territories Bill? It's the economy, stupid 
Elaine Loughlin: Why did Government remove services from Occupied Territories Bill? It's the economy, stupid 
In its watered-down bill, the Government has shown economics trumps humanity when it comes to illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank

Sat, 30 May, 2026

Israel and Russia added to blacklist for sexual violence during conflict
Israel and Russia added to blacklist for sexual violence during conflict
The UN has added Israel and Russia to a blacklist for sexual violence in conflict, citing abuse by security forces, including the rape of male detainees.

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Galway United v Bohemians - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division
Taoiseach: Ireland should not be 'self-defeating' in approach to  Israel match
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said Ireland does not want to be “self-defeating” in its approach to football matches against Israel in the autumn.

Fri, 29 May, 2026

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Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize ‘70% of Gaza Strip’, violating ceasefire deal
Speaking in West Bank settlement, Israeli PM, who is fighting for political survival before elections, says ‘we are squeezing Hamas’

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Trump's board of peace plans 'a land grab' in Gaza, says Higgins
Trump's board of peace plans 'a land grab' in Gaza, says Higgins
The former president said Ireland should approach its impending presidency of the EU as one of 'international significance' because 'humanity is at stake' in Gaza

Thu, 28 May, 2026

A view of tennis balls featuring the Palestinian flag that were thrown on to the pitch 28/5/2026
Ireland's Aviva Stadium friendly with Qatar halted by protesters calling for boycott of Israel fixtures
Tennis balls were thrown down onto the pitch from supporters, accompanied by chants of 'stop the game' and 'free Palestine'

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Seamus Coleman 27/5/2026
Séamus Coleman on Israel: 'We represent the people of Ireland. We have to take their opinion into account'
The FAI's consistent stance to fulfill the fixture in Dublin – releasing a statement rather than discussing its implications after the draw – hasn’t gone down well with players, if Séamus Coleman’s opinion is anything to go by.

Thu, 28 May, 2026

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Israel defence minister says Gaza ‘voluntary emigration’ plan will be implemented
Human rights organisations warned proposals for mass departures from Gaza could amount to forced displacement and expulsion

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Charity leaders call for Irish EU presidency to focus on sanctions for Israel
Charity leaders call for Irish EU presidency to focus on sanctions for Israel
'The time for turning a blind eye to Israel's heinous crimes is long over', committee told

Wed, 27 May, 2026

RTE pay revelations
Government cannot keep ‘plugging the hole’ in RTÉ funding, says media minister
Media minister Patrick O’Donovan said difficult decisions lie ahead over the future funding and structure of RTÉ

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Excluding services from Occupied Territories Bill has ‘no legal basis’, says IHREC
Excluding services from Occupied Territories Bill has ‘no legal basis’, says IHREC
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission said international law does not distinguish between goods and services trade

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Paul Hosford: Nobody in a rush to applaud Government's version of Occupied Territories Bill
Paul Hosford: Nobody in a rush to applaud Government's version of Occupied Territories Bill
Micheál Martin hits back at opposition TDs who criticised the omission of services from the Israeli Settlements (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2026 

Tue, 26 May, 2026

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Government accused of 'dangerous cop-out' in 'hollowed-out' Occupied Territories Bill
Excluding services form the bill 'deeply disappointing' 

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Republic of Ireland Men Training Session and Media Conference
Nathan Collins bats away Israel question: 'We've to trust the FAI and Government'
Collins said he would have no issue if individual players opted out of Ireland's Nations League games against Israel later this year

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Occupied Territories Bill 'to be in place before July'
Occupied Territories Bill 'to be in place before July'
Helen McEntee will bring the bill prohibiting the importation of goods — but not services — from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory

Tue, 26 May, 2026

ieExplains: What is the Occupied Territories Bill and why is it in the news?
ieExplains: What is the Occupied Territories Bill and why is it in the news?
The Occupied Territories Bill was first introduced in 2018, but the Government is set to bring it back for debate to the Dáil in the coming weeks

Mon, 25 May, 2026

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In the Occupied West Bank, I witnessed apartheid
Smaller than Co Galway, the occupied West Bank has over 900 military checkpoints, roadblocks, and barriers

Sun, 24 May, 2026

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US sanctions on members of international criminal court 'thuggish' and 'bullying'
The US sanctions — which include travel bans and asset freezes — have locked judges out of the European financial system, making it impossible for them or their families to live normal lives

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Israel Minister Explainer
France bans Israel’s Ben-Gvir after ‘unspeakable’ flotilla detainee taunts
France has banned Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing his “unspeakable” behaviour targeting activists from a flotilla to Gaza who were detained by his police force.

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Israel-Hamas conflict
Irish flotilla activists return home after Israeli detention
The Irish detainees were among hundreds of participants from other countries who were also detained when the latest iteration of the global sumud flotilla

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Irish flotilla activists detained by Israel to be deported via Turkey
Shona Murray: EU must hold Israel lawmakers to collective responsibility
Even Benjamin Netanyahu sought the higher moral ground as he criticised the treatment of flotilla activists by his own security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir — but once again, no consequences for Israel or Ben-Gvir himself are likely to materialise.

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Israel kidnapped and mistreated Irish citizens. When will the Government act?
Israel kidnapped and mistreated Irish citizens. When will the Government act?
Even as Ben-Gvir livestreamed his video taunting kidnapped flotilla activists, a majority of TDs in Dáil Éireann voted down the Occupied Territories Bill. SARAH CLANCY isn't holding her breath for a better response

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Malachy O’Rourke 15/6/2025
Malachy O’Rourke becomes first leading inter-county manager to oppose GAA's Allianz link
The Tyrone boss becomes the first leading inter-county manager to publicly express his opposition

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Irish flotilla activists detained by Israel to be deported via Turkey
Cork activist says detainees were beaten after Israeli interception of Global Sumud Flotilla
A Cork activist deported from Israel has described alleged beatings and mistreatment following the interception of a Gaza-bound flotilla

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to France
Micheál Martin: Flotilla video has ‘accelerated’ mood in EU for action against Israel
Taoiseach speaking following meeting with French president Emmanuel Macron in Paris and day after video which 'shocked the world'

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Occupied Territories Bill to come before Cabinet in coming weeks, Helen McEntee confirms
Occupied Territories Bill to come before Cabinet in coming weeks, Helen McEntee confirms
The foreign affairs minister criticised Israel over the treatment of 'illegally detained' flotilla activists 

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Irish flotilla activists detained by Israel to be deported via Turkey
Irish flotilla activists detained by Israel to be deported via Turkey
Government seeks stronger EU action after footage emerged showing detained activists being taunted by an Israeli minister

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Taoiseach slams 'disgraceful' video of Israeli minister Ben-Gvir abusing bound flotilla activists
Taoiseach slams 'disgraceful' video of Israeli minister Ben-Gvir abusing bound flotilla activists
In the footage, Itamar Ben-Gvir appeals to Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to grant him permission to jail the activists for 'a long, long time'

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Passing Occupied Territories Bill 'will not change Israel's behaviour' – Taoiseach 
But Micheál Martin tells the Dáil the bill will be progressed and adds: 'I strongly condemn what the Israeli government has done, and condemn the action of the Israeli military forces'

Tue, 19 May, 2026

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Israeli forces intercept activist boat seeking to challenge Gaza blockade
Livestream shows Israeli forces in a dinghy pulling up to the boat

Tue, 19 May, 2026

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Further concerns over treatment of Irish activists detained by Israeli forces
The Global Sumud Flotilla was carrying aid bound for Gaza

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Irish President Catherine Connolly visit to UK
President Connolly proud of humanitarian sister detained by Israeli navy
Ireland ‘must speak out in the face of injustice’, Connolly tells embassy

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Dr Margaret Connolly, sister of President Catherine Connolly, 'kidnapped by Israel' say flotilla organisers
'It's quite upsetting': President Catherine Connolly 'very worried' after sister detained by Israeli forces 
Dr Margaret Connolly is among at least six Irish citizens aboard an aid flotilla who have been detained by Israel, say orgainsers of the Global Sumud Flotilla

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Two accused of criminal damage at Collins Aerospace in Cork City to face trial
Two accused of criminal damage at Collins Aerospace in Cork City to face trial
The two defendant appeared in court over the Palestine protest were supported by up to 20 people

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Dr Margaret Connolly, sister of President Catherine Connolly, 'kidnapped by Israel' say flotilla organisers
Dr Margaret Connolly, sister of President Catherine Connolly, 'kidnapped by Israel' say flotilla organisers
Flotilla organisers say Dr Connolly was on one of 10 boats intercepted in international waters by Israeli forces on Monday morning

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Meet the boy who marches on Cork's streets calling for an end to the genocide in Gaza 
Meet the boy who marches on Cork's streets calling for an end to the genocide in Gaza 
The first year student of Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh in Bishopstown, whose family hails from Egypt, says he will advocate for a free Palestine for as long as it takes

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Eurovision Song Contest 2026
Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest as Israel comes second again
Israel has alleged a global smear campaign against it. Its performance ​at the final was not, however, marred by any obvious protests

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Unite the Kingdom march
Tommy Robinson’s march and pro-Palestine protest both under way in London
Two major protests are under way in London amid a huge £4. 5 million police operation.

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Israel-Hamas conflict
Shona Murray: EU still fails to defend citizens despite overturning of sanctions against Albanese
Other justices from the International Criminal Court are still suffering the same consequences as Francesca Albanese for their role in seeking the prosecution of Netanyahu

Sat, 16 May, 2026

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Israel and Lebanon agree to 45-day extension of ceasefire
A shaky truce between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon had been due to end on Sunday

Fri, 15 May, 2026

North South Ministerial Council
Government accused of 'mothballing' Occupied Territories Bill 
Opposition TDs also called for greater sanctions on Israel

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Spain Yamal Soccer
Israeli minister criticises football star Lamine Yamal for waving Palestinian flag
Yamal, who is Muslim, posted pictures of himself holding the flag on his Instagram account

Thu, 14 May, 2026

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