Israel strikes Beirut for third day as terms for ceasefire with Hizbullah put forward
Attack by Israel on suburban areas of Damascus in Syria kills 15 with military saying it was targeting Islamic Jihad sites
Iran
US pledges to send as much aid as possible to Ukraine before Trump becomes president
Blinken claims security issues have become ‘indivisible’ as Russia deepens alliances with North Korea and Iran
Israel mounts heavy strikes on Beirut suburbs as defence minister rules out ceasefire
Israeli attacks in Gaza kill 50 people, including a Hamas leader, as hospital director warns of ‘alarming’ malnutrition in Palestinian enclave
Donald Trump’s re-election likely to embolden Israel
US president-elect is likely to support Binyamin Netanyahu’s interests, but relations with other Middle Eastern leaders are less assured
‘We’re in uncharted territory’: Why the forgotten threat of nuclear war presents real and present danger
With the Doomsday Clock set at 90 seconds to midnight, the US and Russia’s Cold War stand-off seems quaint in retrospect
Hizbullah rockets injure 11 after Israeli strikes kill 52 in Lebanon
Iran threatens Israel and US with ‘crushing response’ over attacks on the country and its allies
Father of Bernard Phelan, who was imprisoned in Iran, dies in Stillorgan nursing home
Vincent Phelan (98) lived to see the success of campaign to have his son released from jail in Iran
Palestinians dig for the dead in multi-storey ruins as Israel hammers north Gaza
At least 93 reported dead or missing after Israeli missile strikes house packed with members of extended family displaced by war
How Russia, China and Iran are interfering with the US presidential election
Foreign influence from malign actors spreading disinformation has become increasingly sophisticated and difficult to track
Iran to use ‘all available tools to deliver a definite and effective response’ to Israel’s attack
Tehran previously played down Israeli air attack on Saturday, saying it caused only limited damage
Iran poised to respond ‘appropriately’ to Israel’s attack
Binyamin Netanyahu claims strike severely impacted Tehran’s ‘defensive capabilities’ and ‘ability to develop missiles’
Israeli air strikes across Gaza kill at least 45, protesters disrupt Netanyahu speech
Truck rams into a bus stop near Tel Aviv, killing one person and injuring more than 30
World leaders urge restraint after Israeli air strikes on Iran
Iran says air raid caused ‘limited damage’
US pushes for end to Israel’s fighting with Hamas, Hizbullah, as Lebanon’s Tyre hit by air strikes
Israeli strikes kill 42 in Gaza as tanks tighten siege of north
Israeli counterattack on Iran expected this weekend or soon afterwards
Many Israelis have already prepared their bomb shelters and safe rooms, stocking up on water, food and setting up electronic devices
Blinken in talks with Netanyahu to ‘capitalise’ on killing of Hamas leader
The US secretary of state hopes Yahya Sinwar’s death will help secure the release of all hostages and end the conflict in Gaza
Israeli military besieges hospitals and shelters for displaced people in north of Gaza
Air strikes force hundreds of Beirut residents flee their homes as Israel says it has arrested network of citizens spying for Iran
Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza and Lebanon, telling residents to leave Hizbullah-linked areas
Unifil peacekeepers say Israeli military ‘deliberately’ demolished observation town and perimeter fence of UN position
Netanyahu’s strategy of calculated risks and provocative escalation distracts from his low politics
Worldview: Taking on Hizbullah and Iran and showcasing Israel’s mastery of intelligence boosted his popularity, forestalling an early election and political reckoning
Yahya Sinwar: what does Hamas leader’s death mean for ceasefire hopes?
Middle East at a critical juncture as new possibilities emerge to end conflict
Israel continues to bomb Gaza as hopes fade of Hamas leader’s death ending war
More than 60 deaths recorded in territory in past day as Israel launches more air strikes and sends in more troops
Death of Yahya Sinwar regarded by Israel as the effective defeat of Hamas
Israel’s military says sweep of area by forces after a firefight uncovered three bodies, with DNA testing confirming one to be Sinwar
Iranian foreign minister holds talks with Egyptian president Sisi
After the first visit to Cairo in 13 years by Iran’s top diplomat, Mr Araghchi flew on to Turkey, the ninth stop on his regional tour amid rapidly rising regional tensions
US stealth bombers attack Houthi targets in Yemen
Rare use of B-2 bombers in attack on ‘weapons facilities’ could serve as warning to Iran
Mayor among 16 killed in Israeli strike on south Lebanon municipality building
Lebanese prime minister accuses Israel of intentionally targeting Nabatieh council meeting called to discuss war relief
Taoiseach defends reopening of Irish Embassy in Iran
Simon Harris says staff safety of ‘paramount’ importance but stresses benefits of ongoing diplomatic relations with Iran
Fate of Iran Revolutionary Guards commander uncertain amid conflicting reports
Esmail Qaani has been variously reported as being in line for a medal, or as having been detained for questioning over Israeli infiltration
The vacuum at the top of US politics makes the current Middle East crisis even more dangerous
Despite its position as Israel’s closest ally, the US still appears unwilling or unable to exert meaningful pressure for restraint
Lebanon: 22 killed and at least 117 injured in Israeli strikes on central Beirut
Israel warned civilians not to return to homes to avoid harm from fighting in ongoing conflict with Hizbullah
Israeli troops fire on Unifil positions in south Lebanon region where Irish troops based
Defence Forces will issue statement that ‘all Irish troops are accounted for and are well’, Martin tells the Dáil
Hizbullah and Israeli forces clash along Lebanon border as UN warns 400,000 trapped in Gaza
At least 45 people killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip in past 24 hours, Palestinian medics say
Iran foreign minister travels to Gulf nations to discuss regional tensions
Abbas Araqchi warns Gulf states not to allow use of their airspace or US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates in the event of an Israeli attack against Tehran
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE...
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Election 2024
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Family NoticesOpens in new window
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices