Israel-Hamas conflict

Stories relating to the conflict between Israel and Hamas militants

UN expert accuses Israel of committing genocide

UN expert accuses Israel of committing genocide

Israel’s actions in Gaza have been driven by a genocidal logic integral to its settler-colonial project in Palestine, UN report contends

By Michael JansenTue Mar 26 2024 - 18:14

Gaza ceasefire talks collapse as Israel accuses Hamas of making ‘delusional’ demands

Gaza ceasefire talks collapse as Israel accuses Hamas of making ‘delusional’ demands

Israeli retaliation for militant’s October 7th attack, which left some 1,200 dead, has killed more 32,000 in Palestinian enclave

By Mark WeissTue Mar 26 2024 - 15:09

Israel-Hamas conflict: ‘We should not be sidetracked by airdrops and flotillas’

Israel-Hamas conflict: ‘We should not be sidetracked by airdrops and flotillas’

UN humanitarian co-ordinator lays out an appalling vista of Gaza Strip starvation and logistical problems

By Hannah McCarthy in BeirutTue Mar 26 2024 - 04:50

Israel-US relations deteriorate as UN passes ceasefire vote

Israel-US relations deteriorate as UN passes ceasefire vote

US decision not to veto security council resolution prompts Israel’s Netanyahu to cancel Washington trip

By Mark WeissMon Mar 25 2024 - 19:49

UN Security Council votes for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

UN Security Council votes for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Israel cancels high-level Washington visit after US abstains in key security council vote

By Felicia Schwartz in Washington and Mehul Srivastava in Tel AvivMon Mar 25 2024 - 15:24

Ireland can – and must – take action on Gaza

Ireland can – and must – take action on Gaza

A small state like Ireland might ask what impact it can have on Israel acting alone. But there is no legal or moral justification not to act

By Eamonn Meehan and Gerry ListonMon Mar 25 2024 - 05:49

Gaza: Israeli forces surround hospitals as ceasefire talks reach critical stage

Gaza: Israeli forces surround hospitals as ceasefire talks reach critical stage

Hamas set to respond to US proposals on securing initial six-week pause in fighting that would see hostages released

By Mark WeissSun Mar 24 2024 - 18:34

Jonathan Glazer’s Gaza remarks have been twisted by both sides. It requires effort to misunderstand the Oscar-winner

Jonathan Glazer’s Gaza remarks have been twisted by both sides. It requires effort to misunderstand the Oscar-winner

Donald Clarke: The film-maker’s relatively mild snatch of humanist polemic has resulted in a furore that shows no signs of going away

By Donald ClarkeSun Mar 24 2024 - 05:00

Starvation in Gaza a ‘moral outrage’, says UN chief in call for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Starvation in Gaza a ‘moral outrage’, says UN chief in call for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

US makes ‘bridging proposal’ for number of jailed Palestinians to be released by Israel in exchange for every hostage freed by Hamas

Sat Mar 23 2024 - 22:20

Thousands attend pro-Palestine demonstration in Dublin

Thousands attend pro-Palestine demonstration in Dublin

Organisers call on Irish Government to ‘take action to hold Israel accountable’

Sat Mar 23 2024 - 15:46

Gaza’s looming famine: Why is the humanitarian situation so dire in the Palestinian territory?

Gaza’s looming famine: Why is the humanitarian situation so dire in the Palestinian territory?

UN-backed report warns number of people there facing ‘catastrophic hunger’ has risen to 1.1 million

Sat Mar 23 2024 - 06:00

Gaza Diaries. Don’t Look Left by Atef Abu Saif - vital testimony from a man who survived ‘only by mistake’

Gaza Diaries. Don’t Look Left by Atef Abu Saif - vital testimony from a man who survived ‘only by mistake’

This outstanding book details the privations and inconveniences that beset a population under constant attack, and also the psychological torment the situation engenders

By Oliver FarrySat Mar 23 2024 - 00:00

Germany performs political and cultural high-wire act on Gaza

Germany performs political and cultural high-wire act on Gaza

Scholz has adopted a more robust tone towards Israel, but his message is lost in vague language

By Derek ScallyFri Mar 22 2024 - 21:00

Netanyahu says Israel will ‘do it alone’ if US opposes Rafah assault

Netanyahu says Israel will ‘do it alone’ if US opposes Rafah assault

Russia and China veto US-proposed resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an Israel-Hamas hostage deal

By Mark WeissFri Mar 22 2024 - 17:01

Israeli choreographer expresses sadness over Ballet Ireland axing

Israeli choreographer expresses sadness over Ballet Ireland axing

Ohad Naharin says cancellation ‘does nothing to help reduce the suffering of people in our region’

By Conor PopeFri Mar 22 2024 - 13:20

Major security alert at Israeli embassy in Dublin after death threat and ‘white powder’ arrive by post

Major security alert at Israeli embassy in Dublin after death threat and ‘white powder’ arrive by post

Gardaí are investigating the incident which occurred last Thursday at the embassy in Ballsbridge in Dublin

By Conor GallagherFri Mar 22 2024 - 06:00

We know what’s going on in Gaza, and won’t be able to say we didn’t

We know what’s going on in Gaza, and won’t be able to say we didn’t

We have been witnessing genocide by Israel for months in Gaza, while western powers have cheered it on

By Justine McCarthyFri Mar 22 2024 - 06:00

A rogue Ivan Yates returns to the airwaves and takes aim at Leo Varadkar

A rogue Ivan Yates returns to the airwaves and takes aim at Leo Varadkar

The former Fine Gael minister displays little loyalty for his old party during his snap analysis of Leo Varadkar’s shock resignation as Taoiseach

By Mick HeaneyFri Mar 22 2024 - 05:00

Gaza: EU leaders call for ‘immediate humanitarian pause’ leading to ‘sustainable ceasefire’

Gaza: EU leaders call for ‘immediate humanitarian pause’ leading to ‘sustainable ceasefire’

Deal to halt fighting and release hostages ‘very much possible’ but difficult work remains, US secretary of state says

By Julian Borger, Lisa O'Carroll and Peter BeaumontThu Mar 21 2024 - 23:00

‘Making it here to Ireland, it’s a miracle’: Family reunited in Dublin after fleeing Gaza Strip

‘Making it here to Ireland, it’s a miracle’: Family reunited in Dublin after fleeing Gaza Strip

Isam Hammad and his son Ezzideen arrived in Dublin on Tuesday, following their family who fled Rafah in late February

By Sorcha PollakWed Mar 20 2024 - 19:00

‘We were prepared for Hizbullah rocket fire, but October 7th changed everything’

‘We were prepared for Hizbullah rocket fire, but October 7th changed everything’

Hizbullah started firing rockets from Beirut into northern Israel on October 8th. Many residents have fled, leaving deserted villages behind them

By Mark WeissWed Mar 20 2024 - 17:11

Blinken to hold talks in Israel in tour aimed at securing ceasefire

Blinken to hold talks in Israel in tour aimed at securing ceasefire

US secretary of state to discuss need to protect civilian population and delivery of humanitarian assistance

By Mark WeissWed Mar 20 2024 - 11:12

Israel must be firmly told ‘enough is enough’

Israel must be firmly told ‘enough is enough’

Cynically choking off food, water and medical supplies to defenceless, vulnerable and suffering people is utterly unforgiveable

By Michael McDowellWed Mar 20 2024 - 06:00

Bill to ban investment in illegal Israeli settlements could see Ireland become international outlier, committee to hear

Bill to ban investment in illegal Israeli settlements could see Ireland become international outlier, committee to hear

Sinn Féin has proposed Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023 to compel Ireland Strategic Investment Fund to divest assets in firms operating in settlements

By Jennifer BrayWed Mar 20 2024 - 06:00

It would be ‘beyond immoral’ for world to take sides amid starvation in Gaza, says Michael D Higgins

It would be ‘beyond immoral’ for world to take sides amid starvation in Gaza, says Michael D Higgins

President warns against ‘rhetorical battle’ regarding supply of aid as concerns grow over famine

By Mark HilliardTue Mar 19 2024 - 19:00

Netanyahu rejects Biden plea to call off Rafah assault in Gaza

Netanyahu rejects Biden plea to call off Rafah assault in Gaza

Biden talks to Netanyahu as Qatar hosts new talks on a possible truce, hostage deal

Tue Mar 19 2024 - 12:42

Israel accused of ‘provoking famine’ as UN report warns 1.1m at risk of ‘catastrophic hunger’ in Gaza

Israel accused of ‘provoking famine’ as UN report warns 1.1m at risk of ‘catastrophic hunger’ in Gaza

EU foreign policy chief’s comments rejected as Israel says it allows humanitarian aid into Gaza despite Hamas attacks on convoys

By Mark WeissMon Mar 18 2024 - 20:43

Famine is ‘imminent’ in northern Gaza, say UN-backed experts

Famine is ‘imminent’ in northern Gaza, say UN-backed experts

Up to 1.1 million people could face severest level of hunger ‘any time between mid-March and May’

By Gaya Gupta and Shashank BengaliMon Mar 18 2024 - 14:44

Susan Neiman: ‘I wanted to revive Jewish intellectual life in Germany, but now I don’t think they really want it’

Susan Neiman: ‘I wanted to revive Jewish intellectual life in Germany, but now I don’t think they really want it’

The philosopher says the intellectual climate in Germany has deteriorated since October 7th, and her criticism of Israel’s extremist government has led to her being viewed as ‘not genuinely Jewish’

By Derek ScallyMon Mar 18 2024 - 11:00

Israeli troops raid Gaza’s Shifa Hospital causing multiple casualties

Israeli troops raid Gaza’s Shifa Hospital causing multiple casualties

Military says operation based on information hospital allegedly used by senior Hamas leaders

Mon Mar 18 2024 - 07:20

Taoiseach raises need for bombs to stop in Gaza, as central part of shamrock ceremony speech with US president

Taoiseach raises need for bombs to stop in Gaza, as central part of shamrock ceremony speech with US president

Leo Varadkar moves Joe Biden to tears when he quotes the president’s late son, Beau Biden

By Harry McGee and Keith DugganSun Mar 17 2024 - 20:57

St Patrick’s Day: Parades across Ireland are bathed in glorious sunshine - as they happened

St Patrick’s Day: Parades across Ireland are bathed in glorious sunshine - as they happened

Celebrations from New York to Newbridge take place as people take to the streets

By Ronan McGreevySun Mar 17 2024 - 18:03

Amnesty criticises EU-Egypt deal on economy and migration

Amnesty criticises EU-Egypt deal on economy and migration

EU will assist Egypt in fortifying its borders in return for €7.4 billion in aid

Sun Mar 17 2024 - 17:39

Netanyahu says Israel will push on with offensive into Rafah despite warning from Biden

Netanyahu says Israel will push on with offensive into Rafah despite warning from Biden

Allies have urged Netanyahu not to attack Rafah, where more than a million people are sheltering from war

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Ari RabinovitchSun Mar 17 2024 - 13:09

Workers risk their lives to restore Gaza’s phone network

Workers risk their lives to restore Gaza’s phone network

Paltel engineers criss-cross the enclave to reinstate service in neighbourhoods plunged into blackouts for days and even weeks

By Adam Rasgon in Jerusalem and RamallahSun Mar 17 2024 - 11:00

Hamas and Israel should have no part in governing Gaza after conflict, Varadkar says

Hamas and Israel should have no part in governing Gaza after conflict, Varadkar says

Taoiseach says proposals put forward by Israel for the ‘day after’ the conflict are unacceptable

By Harry McGeeSun Mar 17 2024 - 08:15

Pro-Palestine activists protest Irish politicians’ White House attendance for St Patrick’s ceremony

Pro-Palestine activists protest Irish politicians’ White House attendance for St Patrick’s ceremony

Demonstration staged ahead of event in Washington DC on Sunday when Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is to present US president Joe Biden with a bowl of shamrock

Sat Mar 16 2024 - 16:19

First ship carrying humanitarian aid arrives in Gaza

First ship carrying humanitarian aid arrives in Gaza

Ship tows barge loaded with more than 200 tons of rice, flour, lentils and canned tuna, beef and chicken across Mediterranean from Cyprus

By Anushka PatilSat Mar 16 2024 - 14:35

Sally Rooney: Killing in Gaza has been supported by Ireland’s ‘good friend’ in the White House

Sally Rooney: Killing in Gaza has been supported by Ireland’s ‘good friend’ in the White House

Our Government is basking in the moral glow of condemning the bombers, while preserving a cosy relationship with those supplying the bombs

By Sally RooneySat Mar 16 2024 - 06:00

Gig for Gaza’s Julie Fogarty: ‘You feel good you’re doing something, but it’s like a drop in the ocean’

Gig for Gaza’s Julie Fogarty: ‘You feel good you’re doing something, but it’s like a drop in the ocean’

Inspired by events in Ireland, the Berlin-based artist has been helping to organise benefit concerts. Germany’s Gaza response has been shocking, she says

By Una MullallySat Mar 16 2024 - 05:00

US working towards Ramadan ceasefire in Gaza, Biden tells Taoiseach

US working towards Ramadan ceasefire in Gaza, Biden tells Taoiseach

Disclosure comes during meeting in Oval Office amid increasing signs that US administration support for Israel’s war in Gaza is waning

By Harry McGee and Keith DugganFri Mar 15 2024 - 21:01

US welcomes Mohammed Mustafa as Palestinian Authority’s new prime minister

US welcomes Mohammed Mustafa as Palestinian Authority’s new prime minister

The former senior World Bank official has the credentials to tackle the monumental task of rebuilding Gaza

By Michael JansenFri Mar 15 2024 - 17:13

Harris and Varadkar toast US-Irish ties with glass of fresh orange juice and a smile

Harris and Varadkar toast US-Irish ties with glass of fresh orange juice and a smile

Taoiseach begins series of high-profile events in Washington with Kamala Harris breakfast

By Keith DugganFri Mar 15 2024 - 16:09

Biden agrees with Varadkar on need for ceasefire in Gaza and two-state solution

Biden agrees with Varadkar on need for ceasefire in Gaza and two-state solution

US president and Taoiseach meet in the Oval Office of White House to discuss the wars in Gaza and Ukraine

By Harry McGee and Keith DugganFri Mar 15 2024 - 15:43

Leo Varadkar must urge Biden to press Israel on ceasefire, Mary Robinson says

Leo Varadkar must urge Biden to press Israel on ceasefire, Mary Robinson says

Chair of Elders says Taoiseach must ‘deliver a political message in a very direct way’ while in the US

By Marie O'HalloranFri Mar 15 2024 - 15:36

Amnesty International stage protests at US embassy and Belfast consulate

Amnesty International stage protests at US embassy and Belfast consulate

Third protest planned for St Patrick’s Day at the White House as Varadkar hands Biden a bowl of shamrock

By Tim O'BrienFri Mar 15 2024 - 14:41

Israel to renew talks on Gaza ceasefire while advancing plans for Rafah offensive

Israel to renew talks on Gaza ceasefire while advancing plans for Rafah offensive

Binyamin Netanyahu has approved military operation on the border with Egypt, where more than a million war refugees have sought shelter

By Mark WeissFri Mar 15 2024 - 08:56

‘There will be differences of opinions’: Varadkar brings clear message on Gaza to US

‘There will be differences of opinions’: Varadkar brings clear message on Gaza to US

Taoiseach has spoken about Gaza every day during his weeklong visit to the US

By Harry McGeeFri Mar 15 2024 - 06:00

Chuck Schumer’s speech on Israel puts focus on Biden administration’s approach to Gaza

Chuck Schumer’s speech on Israel puts focus on Biden administration’s approach to Gaza

The Senate majority leader claimed that Binyamin Netanyahu has ‘lost his way’

By Keith DugganThu Mar 14 2024 - 21:18

Wife of Irish citizen trapped in Gaza says his life is in Tánaiste’s hands

Wife of Irish citizen trapped in Gaza says his life is in Tánaiste’s hands

Statement on behalf of Zak Hania’s wife Batoul read to a group of 100 protesters during demonstration at US embassy

By Colin GleesonThu Mar 14 2024 - 20:36

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