# Gaza

Israel defends fatal airstrikes on Gaza as Tánaiste says killing of civilians 'never acceptable'

The Gaza health ministry said four children were among those killed.

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# Khader Adnan

Israel and Gaza trade fire as Palestinian prisoner dies in jail after 86 days on hunger strike

Khader Adnan had been on hunger strike since his detention by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank in February.

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May 2nd 2023, 8:30 PM

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# Israel

Two women killed in alleged Palestinian shooting attack as Israel launches strikes against Lebanon

The Israeli military said security forces were searching for the attacker.

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Apr 7th 2023, 11:13 AM

Grace O'Sullivan: Ireland must lead Europe's response to support the people of Palestine

The MEP, writing from the West Bank, calls for movement on the stalled Occupied Territories Bill.

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Feb 25th 2023, 7:30 AM

Israel and Gaza fighters trade fire after deadly West Bank raid

The Israeli strike killed nine Palestinians, including at least seven militants and a 61-year-old woman.

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Jan 27th 2023, 7:27 AM

Last year

2022

Israel carries out air strikes on Gaza after rocket fired from Palestinian enclave

There was no immediate claim for the attack, the first in a month according to the army.

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Dec 4th 2022, 9:14 AM

# New York

Occupied Territories Bill would not make any 'practical difference', says Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said the situation in the occupied Palestinian territory is untenable.

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Sep 23rd 2022, 8:30 PM

# Jerusalem

Eight wounded after attacker opens fire in gun attack on Jerusalem bus

A pregnant woman is among the injured with two victims described as critical.

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Aug 14th 2022, 8:49 AM

# West Bank

Three Palestinians killed and dozens wounded as Israel mounts West Bank raid

Israel agreed to a truce with Palestinian militants in Gaza at the weekend.

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Aug 9th 2022, 11:45 AM

Israel agrees to truce as Gaza death toll rises to 31, including six children

The health ministry also said that 265 people in Gaza have been wounded since Friday.

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Aug 7th 2022, 5:00 PM

Coveney 'deeply concerned' about Gaza escalation and impact of strikes on civilians

Health authorities in Gaza said 12 people have been killed, including a five-year-old girl. Minister Simon Coveney has said he is “deeply concerned” about the escalation.

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Aug 6th 2022, 12:55 PM

Five-year-old girl among dead as Israel kills senior militant in strikes on Gaza

It comes four days after Israel closed its two border crossings with Gaza and restricted the movement of Israeli civilians living near the frontier.

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Aug 5th 2022, 10:08 PM

# Middle East

Two Palestinians shot dead by Israelis in occupied West Bank

At least 18 Israelis have been killed in five attacks since March.

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May 9th 2022, 7:01 AM

Former AG of Israel: With great sadness I conclude that my country is now an apartheid regime

Michael Benyair, former Attorney General of Israel, agrees with Amnesty International.

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# Protests

Israeli warplanes bomb Gaza after border clashes

The escalation comes three months since Israel and Hamas reached a truce following their deadliest fighting in years.

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Aug 22nd 2021, 11:25 AM

Explainer: Netanyahu staunchly supported Israeli settlements - what is the history of this controversial practice?

As Israel sees a change in leaders, Hannah McCarthy looks at the history of settlements and the controversy surrounding them.

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Jun 18th 2021, 8:32 AM

# Ceasefire

Hamas says Gaza calm depends on Israeli actions in Jerusalem

Israel and Hamas fought an 11-day war earlier this month that killed more than 250 people.

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May 31st 2021, 6:44 PM

# United Nations

UN human rights body orders probe of 'systematic' abuses in Israel, Palestinian areas

The resolution will spur an unprecedented level of scrutiny on abuses and their “root causes” in the decades-long conflict.

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May 27th 2021, 7:40 PM

Retired Colonel Dorcha Lee: Is there a role for international peacekeepers in Gaza?

Civilians who have survived the latest round of violence deserve better, writes Lee.

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May 26th 2021, 7:00 AM

UN Security Council calls for 'full adherence' to Gaza ceasefire

Members have also stressed “the immediate need for humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian civilian population”.

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May 23rd 2021, 11:57 AM

Gaza ceasefire holding, despite some clashes, as aid arrives

International focus has turned to the reconstruction of the bomb-shattered Gaza Strip.

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May 22nd 2021, 9:07 AM

Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire to end 11 days of heavy violence

The agreement would close the heaviest round of fighting between the bitter enemies since a 50-day war in 2014.

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May 20th 2021, 10:10 PM

A mother in Gaza: 'When we hear an explosion, I tell my daughter it's just loud, but not near. I know this could be a lie'

Rana Abdallah says the people of Gaza just want their children to live in peace.

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May 20th 2021, 7:58 PM

Greens discuss councillors' call to support Occupied Territories Bill as Coveney says Ireland will continue to speak up

A group of Green Party councillors have called on their Dáil colleagues to support a boycott on goods from occupied Israeli territories.

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May 20th 2021, 6:15 PM

# United Nations

Hope of a breakthrough after stand-off at UN; Israel targets six Hamas leaders

Following a stand-off between the US and France, reports are emerging that a UN agreement may have been reached.

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May 20th 2021, 7:44 AM

Ireland to provide €1.5 million in emergency support for people in Gaza Strip

At least 227 Palestinians have been killed in the latest round of conflict between Israel and Hamas.

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May 19th 2021, 10:35 PM

Biden tells Israel's Netanyahu he expects 'significant de-escalation' in Gaza conflict

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier today issued a tough threat against Hamas.

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May 19th 2021, 8:20 PM

Opinion: The story of Palestine - over a century of national struggle

Trinity adjunct professor Yaser Alashqar looks at the long struggle of the Palestinians in the shadow of Israel’s power.

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May 19th 2021, 7:00 AM

# middle east violence

'Don't talk about us without us': Two activists - one Israeli and one Palestinian - share their perspective on the conflict

Activists Anna Garbar and Rawan Odeh speak to journalist Hannah McCarthy.

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May 18th 2021, 7:45 AM

Israel continues airstrikes as US asks for 'justification' for bombing media building in Gaza

“The world is looking on appalled,” Taoiseach Micheál Martin said at an IIEA talk today.

In total, 200 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, including at least 59 children, and more than 1,300 wounded

Netanyahu said yesterday that Israel's campaign would "take time" to finish.

"The world is looking on appalled," Taoiseach Micheál Martin said at an IIEA talk today.

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May 17th 2021, 3:39 PM

Coveney says 'it's too early to tell' if Israel has committed war crimes in Gaza

The Foreign Minister condemned the killing of civilians, especially children, in the last week.

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May 16th 2021, 8:00 PM

Family of 10 killed after Israeli airstrike hits refugee camp, medics say

Israeli airstrikes have also destroyed a tower that hosted media groups Al Jazeera and the Associated Press.

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May 15th 2021, 3:57 PM

# Peace

'Solutions are possible, but we are lacking political will': Is there any hope that Israel and Palestine could reach a peace agreement?

Violence has escalated between the two sides in recent weeks.

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May 15th 2021, 9:30 AM

Deaths rise as Palestinians flee heavy Israeli fire in Gaza

Days of deadly violence have seen Israeli soldiers massing on the edge of the territory.

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May 14th 2021, 7:07 PM

Israeli military escalates operation in Gaza but clarifies 'ground assault' announcement

Despite global alarm and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate Gaza hostilities, hundreds of rockets again tore through the skies.

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