Renewed onslaught on Gaza is all about Netanyahu’s political survival
Immediately following the resumption of the war, Netanyahu’s scheduled testimony in a corruption trial, now in its fifth year, was cancelled
Binyamin Netanyahu
Emboldened by Trump, Israel has resumed its war on Hamas and Netanyahu is reviving his assault on the judiciary
Israeli prime minister is fixed on replacing gatekeepers of democracy with figures he considers more loyal
We would not invite Putin or Netanyahu to Ireland. So why invite their idiot facilitator?
It may not be pragmatic to officially disinvite Trump but he might not come if a mass of the Irish public signed a petition saying: 'We don’t want you in our country'
In an unhinged world, Ciara Kelly and Shane Coleman are sane company. Even Ivan Yates seems sensible
Radio: Shane Coleman and Ciara Kelly remain reassuringly sensible presenters, while Ivan Yates plays puckish guest host
People in ‘positions of influence’ must break silence and call for Gaza ceasefire, says Michael D Higgins
President’s remarks come in wake of renewed Israeli strikes on Palestinian territory
Netanyahu vows to destroy Hamas following Israeli air strikes that killed more than 400 in Gaza
Israeli prime minister says he ordered strikes because Hamas rejected proposals to secure extension to first phase of ceasefire deal that began in January
Gaza air strikes ‘only the beginning’ and all further ceasefire talks will take place ‘under fire’ – Netanyahu
Israeli air strikes pounded Gaza and killed more than 400 people, Palestinian health authorities say
Resumption of Israel’s onslaught on Gaza brings political gains for Netanyahu
Analysis: Israel conveniently forgets that it was the cause of Gaza ceasefire collapsing
Netanyahu accuses Israeli former intelligence chief of blackmail amid dispute over controversial legal reforms
Tension also high between Netanyahu and the Shin Bet over ongoing affair dubbed ‘Qatargate’
Gaza negotiations: Israel and US diverge on ceasefire tactics
Israel angered as Washington negotiates directly with Hamas over hostage release
Hamas urges ‘immediate’ start of talks for second phase of Gaza ceasefire
Israel to send delegation to Doha on Monday as mediators push ahead with discussions to extend fragile truce
Manspread for Ireland and don’t ask about Trump’s Russia trip: How Taoiseach should approach US visit
Have a fanfare sound as you unfurl some paper decorated with squiggles. Tell him it is an invitation written in ancient Ogham from the Little People inviting him to visit the land of the leprechauns
Bid to oust attorney general a renewal of Israeli government’s judicial overhaul plan
Netanyahu’s right wing regime keen to further curb independent judicial powers
Israeli security services point finger at Netanyahu as they own up to errors over Hamas’s October 7th incursion
The prime minister is resisting an inquiry into what brought about the devasting attack by Palestinian militants
Halting humanitarian aid to Gaza is a risky strategy by Netanyahu
Analysis: Israeli prime minister reportedly prepared to resume war with Hamas but wants to first increase pressure gradually
Trump’s grotesque Gaza plan is useful for what it reveals about Israeli strategy
Worldview: Was his AI video a rant or a ruse? I have no idea. But what I do know is that after 16 months and the rivers of blood, neither Palestinians nor Israelis are going anywhere
Gaza conflict: Second stage of ceasefire in doubt
Phase two comprises permanent suspension of hostilities and complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from enclave
Prosecuting the Powerful: War Crimes and the Battle for Justice by Steve Crawshaw - when impunity cannot be tolerated
Book review: Steve Crawshaw looks at the historical development of international justice and the various challenges and crises it has faced, and continues to face
Israeli political leaders still in denial about responsibility for Hamas October 7th attack
Israel Defense Forces inquiry focused on military aspects of the attack but political leadership has yet to examine multiple other factors in the lead-up to the attack
Israeli military underestimated Hamas, says report on October 7th attacks
Belief was that Hamas could be influenced through pressures that would reduce its motivation for war, primarily by improving Gaza Strip living conditions, report says
West Bank Palestinians fear Gaza-style clearance as Israel squeezes Jenin camp
Army engineering teams seen making preparations for long-term stay
Israel and Hamas pushing for delivery on each other’s promises before second phase of Gaza ceasefire begins
Trump’s envoy to Middle East has to ensure final clauses of first stage are honoured before peace deal can progress
Hamas condemns Israel’s decision to postpone release of 600 Palestinian prisoners
Israel says releases delayed until the release of next hostages ‘has been assured, and without the humiliating ceremonies’
Six Israeli hostages released by Hamas in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners
The six are the last living hostages from group of 33 due to be freed under first stage of ceasefire deal
Hamas releases new body after misidentification of Shiri Bibas
Israeli prime minister Netanyahu threatens revenge after wrong body was returned on Thursday
Hamas hands over bodies of youngest Gaza hostages taken from Israel
UN says parading of bodies is abhorrent and flies in the face of international law
Israel and Hamas to begin negotiations on second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal
Palestinian militant group says six living hostages will be released this weekend
Israel sets up body to facilitate ‘emigration’ of Palestinians from Gaza
Directorate set up within Israeli defence ministry to offer ‘among other things, special departure arrangements by sea, air and land’
Families urge Israeli government to ensure all hostages are released under ceasefire
Israel expected to receive bodies of four hostages on Thursday
Rubio pushes for next stage of Gaza ceasefire and says Hamas must be eliminated
Netanyahu again describes US president as the greatest friend Israel has had in the White House
Washington DC feels like a city benignly anticipating its own ruin
The question implicit in US foreign policy - ‘who’s going to stop us?' - is now live in the country’s domestic affairs
Writer Omar El Akkad: ‘There have been so few bright spots in terms of ... national or institutional moral compass. Ireland has been a rare exception’
The US-based Egyptian-Canadian’s new book reads as a break-up letter with a West that has seen a derailment of normalcy
Saudi Arabia launches ferocious state media attack on Netanyahu
Onslaught points to growing frustration in Gulf state’s royal court with Israeli prime minister and war in Gaza
Trump repeats Gaza takeover plan as he meets Jordan’s King Abdullah
Israel’s Netanyahu threatens to end ceasefire if Hamas does not release hostages on Saturday
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